Today's Opinions: 77 years later, still seeking appropriate honor for a heroic Black medic on D-Day

In trying to pressure Biden, the Catholic bishops forget the lessons of JFK; Why so many Republicans talk about nonsense; Taking on racism and crime should be the same fight; Republicans pulled a bait-and-switch on voting rights. Democrats can't let them do it on infrastructure.; Can Biden save the Democrats from themselves?; It's deja vu all over again; Cartoon by David Horsey; Celebrate reopening. But don't lose sight of the forever virus.; A 'virgin plastics' tax could help save the oceans; Missouri is inhibiting the ability of local prosecutors to correct wrongful convictions; Iran's next president could be the most repressive figure to ever hold the position; What will it take for Erin O'Toole to become Canada's prime minister? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your morning dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.     (Family of Waverly B. Woodson Jr.) 77 years later, still seeking appropriate honor for a heroic Black medic on D-Day Woodson's story has long inspired me — and broken my heart. By Thomas S. James Jr. ●  Read more »   In trying to pressure Biden, the Catholic bishops forget the lessons of JFK A strong stance for separation of church and state helped John F. Kennedy become the first Catholic U.S. president. In trying to pressure the second Catholic president, the U.S. Conference of Bishops undermines that progress. By Karen Tumulty ●  Read more »   Why so many Republicans talk about nonsense They have failed voters, so they make them furious instead. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   Taking on racism and crime should be the same fight The movement for change ignited by police killings of Black Americans is running headlong into public alarm at a wave of murders across the nation. By E.J. Dionne ●  Read more »   Republicans pulled a bait-and-switch on voting rights. Democrats can't let them do it on infrastructure. Democrats shouldn't let Republicans run out the clock or hold them hostage to unrealistic ideals. By James Downie ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Can Biden save the Democrats from themselves? Condemning America as a force for repression didn't work for Democrats in the Nixon or Reagan eras, and it won't work as a reaction to the Trump moment. By Matt Bai ●  Read more »     Editorial Cartoons It's deja vu all over again Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell reminds us again of his machiavellianism. By Ann Telnaes ●  Read more »   Cartoon by David Horsey An editorial guest cartoon by David Horsey for the Seattle Times Read more »     The Post's View Celebrate reopening. But don't lose sight of the forever virus. More infection means more mutation and then more variants. By the Editorial Board ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   A 'virgin plastics' tax could help save the oceans Without assertive action, the problem of marine debris will get much worse. By the Editorial Board ●  Read more »   Missouri is inhibiting the ability of local prosecutors to correct wrongful convictions Mr. Johnson and Mr. Strickland should not have to wait one more day for their freedom. By the Editorial Board ●  Read more »     Global Opinions Iran's next president could be the most repressive figure to ever hold the position Though it might be hard to imagine, his presidency is likely to usher in even more repressive tactics by the state and less accountability for those who abuse power. By Jason Rezaian ●  Read more »   What will it take for Erin O'Toole to become Canada's prime minister? O'Toole must balance Red Tory and Blue Tory concerns and keep political factions together. By Michael Taube ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Follow Sergio Peçanha for email alerts every time Sergio publishes a new opinion column. Sign up »

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