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Biden is powerless to change the direction of the Supreme Court; A 12-year-old's prophetic warning: 'People will be murdered'; I was attacked with Pegasus. Inaction against spyware has put all of our phones, and data, at risk.; Gov. DeSantis knows these covid treatments don't work. He's pushing them anyway.; Strong economic growth wrecks the GOP's gloom-and-doom spin; Democracy's defenders can't just win elections. They must also campaign to save democracy.; Just like that, my student-loan debt disappeared; Why Boris Johnson's 'Partygate' scandal has Brits in a rage; Tucker Carlson's pro-Russia rants give Republicans exactly what they deserve; How to make the Supreme Court confirmation process meaningful; People love to talk about dead Jews. Here's why it can hurt living ones.; Supporting Democrats is just a way of keeping the monster at bay; NBC News spoils Breyer's retirement announcement; Despite everything, Americans are stepping up to help Afghan refugees; Anthony Fauci's 'credibility gap'; Take it from a high schooler who's actually learned about CRT: Adults need to chill out; For the sake of a visa, I was forced into marriage in Arizona — at age 15; Are we all going to get omicron? Dr. Leana Wen answered reader questions. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your afternoon dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.     (Mario Wagner/For the Washington Post) Behind the 'power law': How a forgotten venture capitalist kick-started Silicon Valley Arthur Rock's bold approach to finance shapes modern life. By Sebastian Mallaby ●  Read more »   Biden is powerless to change the direction of the Supreme Court Although every Supreme Court appointment is consequential, this will be the least consequential appointment in decades. By Marc A. Thiessen ●  Read more »   A 12-year-old's prophetic warning: 'People will be murdered' The child's common sense should put to shame the adults who enacted the dangerous gun law. By Editorial Board ●  Read more »   I was attacked with Pegasus. Inaction against spyware has put all of our phones, and data, at risk. Governments must suspend the trade in commercial surveillance technology until rights-protecting regulatory frameworks are in place. By Lama Fakih ●  Read more »   Gov. DeSantis knows these covid treatments don't work. He's pushing them anyway. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis shows contempt for covid-19 sufferers who deserve compassion. By Editorial Board ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Strong economic growth wrecks the GOP's gloom-and-doom spin Republican perceptions have gone off the rails, even as they continue to shape our economic debate. By Paul Waldman ●  Read more »   Democracy's defenders can't just win elections. They must also campaign to save democracy. The Justice Department is stepping forward. Pro-democracy advocates are, too. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   Just like that, my student-loan debt disappeared There has been plenty of talk lately about President Biden's terrible first year in office. But it took his hand, the hand of a lifelong public servant, to force through this change for thousands of Americans working in public service. By Samuel A. Autman ●  Read more »   Why Boris Johnson's 'Partygate' scandal has Brits in a rage You can't understand the scandal without understanding Britain's harsh covid-19 lockdowns. By Brian Klaas ●  Read more »   Tucker Carlson's pro-Russia rants give Republicans exactly what they deserve How Carlson's support for Vladimir Putin is bedeviling GOP primary candidates. By Greg Sargent ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   How to make the Supreme Court confirmation process meaningful Confirmation hearings could inform the public — if senators ask the right questions. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   People love to talk about dead Jews. Here's why it can hurt living ones. When Jews talk about how targeted they feel, a predictable series of objections greet them. By Dara Horn ●  Read more »   Supporting Democrats is just a way of keeping the monster at bay Black Americans don't love Democrats. But they are better than the alternative. By Brian Broome ●  Read more »   NBC News spoils Breyer's retirement announcement Scoops about a majestically opaque American institution are generally hard to come by. By Erik Wemple ●  Read more »   Despite everything, Americans are stepping up to help Afghan refugees When I reached out to my neighbors and colleagues, I was astounded by their instant and consistent generosity. By Danielle Pletka ●  Read more »   Anthony Fauci's 'credibility gap' The collapse in trust of public health authorities mirrors the loss of trust in national security officials during the Vietnam War. By Hugh Hewitt ●  Read more »   Get breaking news alerts, offline reading lists and more. Download the app     Opinions you may have missed Take it from a high schooler who's actually learned about CRT: Adults need to chill out Have we been taught that all White people are racist? No. That White people should feel guilty? No. To hate our White friends and teachers? Absolutely not. By Christiane Calixte ●  Read more »   For the sake of a visa, I was forced into marriage in Arizona — at age 15 Loopholes in marriage and immigration law are allowing the exploitation of minors, including U.S. citizens. By Sasha K. Taylor ●  Read more »   Are we all going to get omicron? Dr. Leana Wen answered reader questions. Wen's Q&A with readers is at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday. Read the transcript below. Reader Q&A ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Follow Eugene Robinson for email alerts every time Eugene publishes a new opinion column. Sign up »

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