Opinions P.M.: The U.S. has four political parties stuffed into a two-party system. That’s a big problem.

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Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your afternoon dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.     (Danielle Kunitz for The Washington Post) The U.S. has four political parties stuffed into a two-party system. That's a big problem. Stuffing four parties into a two-party system is an increasingly a big problem for the country. By Perry Bacon Jr. ●  Read more »   $4 gas is here. Facing down Putin is worth the price. No one likes record-high gas prices. But stopping purchases of Russian oil and natural gas is one of the best ways the world has to hit back at the invasion of Ukraine. By Heather Long ●  Read more »   Tom Cotton's new Reaganism The Arkansas senator lays out a vision for the Republican Party that puts human dignity and broad national interests ahead of the free market. By Henry Olsen ●  Read more »   Ending Russian oil imports, Biden anticipates disingenuous GOP attacks Sadly, it pays to be cynical about Republicans. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   Congress needs to fund Biden's request for covid-19 resources As the virus evolves, the response has to as well. By Leana S. Wen ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Xi Jinping is surely rethinking his grand bromance with Putin Xi thought he and Putin could disrupt the Western alliance. He didn't realize his pal was crazy. By David Von Drehle ●  Read more »   The Ukraine war could leave hundreds of millions hungry around the world As the war heats up, dozens of distant countries are set to feel the burn. By David Beasley ●  Read more »   Here's why Biden should commute Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death sentence The case of Tsarnaev, convicted for his role in the Boston Marathon bombing, shows the bankruptcy of the capital punishment system. By James M. Doyle ●  Read more »   An increase in libel suits shows why we need to keep protections for the news media At a time when some Supreme Court justices are toying with making it easier to sue for defamation, a new study shows that the news media need constitutional protection now more than ever. By George Freeman and Lee Levine ●  Read more »   Don't forget the refugee crisis after the fighting stops Instead of welcoming refugees with open arms, current efforts hold them at arm's length. By Katrina vanden Heuvel ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Liz Cheney nails the truth about 'the Putin wing of the GOP' Cheney's incendiary charge captures an essential truth about Trump and today's GOP. By Greg Sargent ●  Read more »   Senate Republicans might help Democrats keep the majority They are doing more damage to their chances than Democrats ever could. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   The Syrian White Helmets are ready to help Ukraine Syrians have spent the past seven years learning how to survive Russia's brutal tactics. By Josh Rogin ●  Read more »   Even in war, the GOP's search for ways to undermine Biden never ends In trying to claim that the president is weak, Republicans are straining for partisan advantage. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy on Russia, Jan. 6 and why she isn't seeking a fourth term Rep. Stephanie Murphy speaks to Jonathan Capehart about U.S. involvement in the defense of Ukraine, the investigation into Jan. 6 and what's next in her career. 'Capehart' Podcast ●  Read more »     The Post's View Florida's harmful 'Don't Say Gay' bill is just one example of a dark national trend Kids will pay the price for attempts to spur a moral panic and win votes by inflaming an entirely unnecessary culture war. By the Editorial Board ●  Read more »   Back off, Supreme Court. There's no need to tie the EPA's hands as it combats climate change. Conservative justices are threatening to radically rewire administrative law. By the Editorial Board ●  Read more »   Internet companies shouldn't leave Russia. They shouldn't become its tools, either. The push and pull of information access puts firms in a tough spot. By the Editorial Board ●  Read more »   Get breaking news alerts, offline reading lists and more. Download the app     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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