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We have seen the attacks on Harris before

Donald Trump and his supporters are using racism to paint the vice president as inferior. Vice President Harris speaks at the Eisenhower Executive...

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Colbert I. King

Democrats make a change and find their hope

Finally, a united party. Plus: Biden’s place in history. Five non-political book recommendations. Vice President Harris speaks at a campaign event...

yesterday 9

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Jennifer Rubin

The world has changed, and Trump needs a mulligan

The former president is back to firing off random, late-night rage posts from his social media account. Republican presidential nominee Donald...

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Dana Milbank

Giving Democrats a clear Senate majority is a very bad idea

If you think today’s political climate can’t get worse, wait until Democrats jettison the filibuster. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer...

yesterday 10

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George F. Will

The left and right have very different ideas about what counts as fun

Plus: Thanks to Biden. Trump seethes. What international elections mean. France’s Olympic vision. By Drew Goins July 26, 2024 at 4:39 p.m. EDT...

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Drew Goins

A new candidate is a start, but Democrats need a new strategy to beat Trump

President Biden’s message wasn’t working. Vice President Harris should try something different. President Biden and Vice President Harris at the...

yesterday 6

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Ramesh Ponnuru

On the economy and foreign policy, Biden has notched important wins

The president has been underestimated throughout his political career. President Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday, his...

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Fareed Zakaria

‘Always audacity!’ In Olympic Opening Ceremonies, Paris goes for gold.

Pageantry, history and risk combine for what might be an indelible new chapter in the city’s history. The Eiffel Tower on Thursday, ahead of the...

yesterday 6

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Lee Hockstader

‘I do think she can win!’ Impromptu thoughts on Harris doubters.

Opinion ‘I do think she can win!’ Impromptu thoughts on Harris doubters. Were Democrats too hasty about falling in line? 3 min Sorry, a summary is...

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Ruth Marcus

J.D. Vance can’t go back in time — and neither can the rest of us

The days of America’s manufacturing boom are gone for good. Refrigerators are seen at a Lowe's outlet store in Miami in 2022. (Joe Raedle/Getty...

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Megan Mcardle

Kamala Harris’s first important decision: Her running mate

Who’s her best bet for vice president? All the pros and cons. Vice President Harris and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro during a visit to the...

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Jennifer Rubin

GOP leadership begs members to stop saying quiet part out loud

I see it says, “Don’t make racist, sexist attacks on VP Harris.” I’m confused. House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) talks with Vice...

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Alexandra Petri

You need more Vitamin S. Here’s how to get it.

Plus: Harris’s chances. Saving libraries. The future of AI. By Drew Goins July 25, 2024 at 4:33 p.m. EDT You’re reading the Today’s Opinions...

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Drew Goins

Kamala Harris is making politics fun again

Opinion Kamala Harris is making politics fun again Fighting the good fight doesn’t mean Democrats can’t have a good time. 5 min Sorry, a summary...

previous day 7

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Kate Cohen

How can reporters cover Trump effectively? I answered your questions.

More chats from Karen Tumulty HAND CURATED Opinion | How can reporters cover Trump effectively? I answered your questions. 1 hour ago Opinion | How...

previous day 4

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Karen Tumulty

The Checkup With Dr. Wen: Thank you, President Biden, for leading us through the pandemic

The administration’s efforts saved millions of American lives. President Biden speaks to reporters at Joint Base Andrews on July 23. (Saul...

previous day 5

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Leana S. Wen

Who should Kamala Harris choose as her vice president?

What does she need in her running mate to govern well? Vice President Harris speaks during the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority's Grand Boulé in Indianapolis...

previous day 4

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Matt Bai

Yes, Biden earned a second term. He’s also right to step down.

He can take a well-deserved breather. President Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office on July 24. (Evan Vucci/Reuters) By Eugene Robinson...

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Eugene Robinson

Three big ways Simone Biles changed America

Thanks to Simone Biles, it’s no longer considered a weakness to prioritize mental health. Simone Biles finishes her floor exercise at the 2024...

previous day 10

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Heather Long

France goes for the gold in mental gymnastics

Plus: Harris’s policy swaps. The echoes of 1968. By Drew Goins July 24, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. EDT You’re reading the Today’s Opinions newsletter....

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Drew Goins

Harris is a gaffe-prone leftist. Why didn’t anyone challenge her?

That would-be rivals are waiting for 2028 suggests they know our democracy will survive Trump. An attendee at a Kamala Harris campaign event...

wednesday 6

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Marc A. Thiessen

A new day and many open questions

Biden makes a historic about-face. President Biden delivers an address on the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump from the White...

wednesday 10

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Jennifer Rubin

Larry noodged me for four decades. I’m glad he did.

Larry Rosen’s D.C. pharmacy burned in the ’68 riots. He never got over it, becoming an enduring voice for victims of the violence. Larry Rosen,...

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Marc Fisher

How should Kamala Harris change Biden’s policy agenda?

What policies should she leave behind? Vice president Kamala Harris speaks during an event at the White House with President Biden on May 13. (Win...

wednesday 10

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Aden Barton

This Ethiopian spot gives diners what they want: Authenticity

Tastes like home Opinion This Ethiopian spot gives diners what they want: Authenticity By Jason Rezaian Global Opinions writer| Add Follow July 24,...

wednesday 5

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Jason Rezaian

The first clean-up job for Harris is Biden’s horrible Gaza policy

Young Americans won’t vote for further support of Israel’s brutal war. Vice President Harris speaks at a campaign event at West Allis Central...

wednesday 10

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Karen Attiah

The Olympic torch arrives in Paris, lighting up a political mess

France and President Macron, beset by political paralysis, turn their attention to the Olympics. French President Emmanuel Macron meets with French...

wednesday 4

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Lee Hockstader

Why centrism might be our salvation

Opinion Why centrism might be our salvation Our democratic system is ailing, but the cure is lying right there in the middle of the road. 10 min...

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Jennifer Rubin

Who will be Harris’ VP pick? I’m answering your questions.

Eugene’s live chat with readers started at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Submit your questions now. By Eugene Robinson July 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EDT...

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Eugene Robinson

Is it still okay to laugh? I was taking your jokes.

Alexandra’s live chat with readers started at 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday. Read the transcript. By Alexandra Petri July 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. EDT...

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Alexandra Petri

The Paris Olympics begin, overshadowed by the Chinese doping scandal

More details have emerged about positive doping tests among elite Chinese swimmers. Yufei Zhang of China wins the women’s 200-meter butterfly event...

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Leana S. Wen

Today’s Democrats love unity and hate arguing. Here’s why.

Blame 1980. And the problem with the unity-is-everything argument is that it’s simply not true. President Jimmy Carter and Sen. Edward M. Kennedy...

23.07.2024 5

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Matt Bai

A vice president’s life can change in a flash. Nothing is the same after.

Roughly one-third of vice presidents become president. So, why isn’t the job training better? Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn in as...

23.07.2024 4

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Garrett M. Graff

All the mistakes you can make on the Appalachian Trail, and then some

Plus: Beach bodies. Harris’s coconut memes and VP options. By Drew Goins July 23, 2024 at 4:32 p.m. EDT You’re reading the Today’s Opinions...

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Drew Goins

Netanyahu may be winning, but Israel isn’t

23.07.2024 4

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Max Boot

Yes, ‘Kamala is a cop.’ This time, it could help her win an election.

Harris’s prosecutorial background could be a huge asset. Vice President Harris during an event on the South Lawn of the White House on Monday....

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Catherine Rampell

No, wait, Joe! Come back! We on Team Trump need you!

What a nightmare. Please! We didn't mean it like that! (Alex Wroblewski for The Washington Post) By Alexandra Petri July 23, 2024 at 6:45 a.m. EDT...

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Alexandra Petri

How do you save democracy? By rebuilding trust with voters.

Today’s aspiring autocrats are mobilizing voters to dismantle checks and balances. President Donald Trump welcomes Hungarian Prime Minister...

23.07.2024 10

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Eduardo Porter

The five groups of Democrats that ended Biden’s candidacy

How the party decided. Less than two weeks after President Biden sent a letter to congressional Democrats insisting that he would stay in the...

23.07.2024 10

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Perry Bacon Jr

The UAE tries to pull off an ‘Abraham Redux’ in Gaza

Despite cautious optimism of a lasting ‘day after’ framework, the hardest roadblocks to peace remain. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in...

23.07.2024 30

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David Ignatius

Democrats can go all in on Harris or try to take it slow. Pick wisely.

Over a momentous 24 hours, our columnists wrestled with Biden’s withdrawal, Kamala Harris as possible nominee and what comes next. By Drew Goins...

22.07.2024 10

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Drew Goins

Those Kamala Harris ‘coconut tree’ memes are organic. Handle with care.

How did the vice president become an online humor hero? By being herself. Vice President Harris laughs while delivering remarks in Washington on...

22.07.2024 10

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Molly Roberts

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