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Yes, a few Republicans are advocating vaccines. They don't deserve much credit.; CDC guidance on masking needs to change — now; No, we shouldn't bring back universal mask mandates; The AI we should fear is already here; It's not just the polls. Everyone wants their own metrics, and it's making room for misinformation.; The GOP's favorite spin about Biden's plans just took a big hit; I'm a reenactor. Critical race theory helps me bring U.S. history, good and bad, to life.; Europe is making amends for colonial-era crimes. There's a long way to go.; It's been six months since Biden took office. Here's how he stands.; Our never-ending Iranian hostage nightmare; The GOP's strategy on the Jan. 6 select committee will likely backfire; Biden is venturing into dangerous territory by pushing Facebook to censor anti-vaccination speech; We need to figure out what's happening to the bugs — before it's too late; Too many people are plunging themselves into the world of political performance; Cartoon by David G. Brown; The risk of a war over Taiwan is growing. Here's how to deter Beijing.; How Democrats keep 'Red Dogs' in their camp; A political tirade in search of a target hits Virginia's higher education ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your afternoon dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.     (Julia Rothman) I'm excited to have my second baby. Why are others so skeptical this time? One pregnant woman is doing her part to reduce the nationwide baby shortage. By Shaina Feinberg and Julia Rothman ●  Read more »   Yes, a few Republicans are advocating vaccines. They don't deserve much credit. A small number of sensible Republicans can't compete against the tide of pandering and misinformation. By Paul Waldman ●  Read more »   CDC guidance on masking needs to change — now Agency recommendations should support local and state health officials who may need to impose mandates to fight the delta variant. By Jerome Adams ●  Read more »   No, we shouldn't bring back universal mask mandates The CDC's guidance against masks for vaccinated Americans remains correct. By Joseph G. Allen ●  Read more »   The AI we should fear is already here Dire warnings about the possibility of artificial intelligence running amok and endangering civilization distract from its pernicious effects in the here and now. By Daron Acemoglu ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   It's not just the polls. Everyone wants their own metrics, and it's making room for misinformation. From Facebook to TV networks, everyone wants to pick the numbers that are most convenient for them. It's our shared reality that pays the price. By Alyssa Rosenberg ●  Read more »   The GOP's favorite spin about Biden's plans just took a big hit A new report from a top economist makes a strong case for passing Biden's agenda. By Greg Sargent ●  Read more »   I'm a reenactor. Critical race theory helps me bring U.S. history, good and bad, to life. Responsibly interpreting historical sites requires us to discuss both enslavement and the Declaration of Independence. Voices Across America ●  By Michael A. Schaffner ●  Read more »   Europe is making amends for colonial-era crimes. There's a long way to go. While several countries are taking initial steps to return some of what was seized to their countries of origin, much more has to be done. By Rokhaya Diallo ●  Read more »   It's been six months since Biden took office. Here's how he stands. He is doing better than many expected — with a few exceptions. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Our never-ending Iranian hostage nightmare President Biden says he is committed to bringing the four American hostages home from Iran. The how and when remain elusive. By Kate Woodsome ●  Read more »   The GOP's strategy on the Jan. 6 select committee will likely backfire The GOP's anti-democratic, delusional mind-set will be on full display. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   Biden is venturing into dangerous territory by pushing Facebook to censor anti-vaccination speech He may be right about the facts, but his pressure campaign threatens First Amendment principles. By Henry Olsen ●  Read more »   We need to figure out what's happening to the bugs — before it's too late Insect populations appear to be experiencing sharp declines — and we still don't know precisely why. By John Terborgh and David S. Wilcove ●  Read more »   Too many people are plunging themselves into the world of political performance The affliction has spread to the surgeon general, the city of Anaheim and the Federal Reserve. By George F. Will ●  Read more »   Cartoon by David G. Brown An editorial guest cartoon by David G. Brown By David G. Brown ●  Read more »   The risk of a war over Taiwan is growing. Here's how to deter Beijing. China wouldn't have to invade Taiwan to take it back by force. Is America ready? By Max Boot ●  Read more »   How Democrats keep 'Red Dogs' in their camp Remind them why Republicans can never hold power. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   A political tirade in search of a target hits Virginia's higher education We are at a place where protecting free speech and academic freedoms should be badges of pride and purpose, not shame. By David Ramadan ●  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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