Opinions P.M.: This one goes out to every whiny brat restaurant customer November 17, 2021 Biden administration soon to announce diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your afternoon dose of Post commentary and guest opinions. (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post) This one goes out to every whiny brat restaurant customer My deteriorating state of mind struggles to accommodate the degree of suffering inflicted on grown adults by the unavailability of ranch dressing. By Daphne Crawford ● Read more » Biden administration soon to announce diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics The compromise measure is unlikely to please human rights activist or the Chinese government. By Josh Rogin ● Read more » The Democratic Party's progressive wing is on a kamikaze mission That's why Biden's approval is at a new low. By Marc A. Thiessen ● Read more » How to assess the covid-19 risk from holiday gatherings? Here are four things to consider. There's no one-size-fits-all answer. By Leana S. Wen ● Read more » Biden promised us calm. Republicans had other ideas. Passing meaningful legislation is no match for the hurricane of havoc the GOP can create. By Paul Waldman ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Democrats are on course to lose in 2022 and 2024. If they do, we may lose our democracy. The three threats ahead that could doom Democrats. By Max Boot ● Read more » Infrastructure week has finally arrived. It's a victory Biden needed. The win will provide some much-needed defensive armor for the president to fend off attacks. By Jennifer Rubin ● Read more » Biden is preparing for his democracy summit. He should begin at home. Having countries show up with pledges makes sense. So what will the United States commit to? By Jennifer Rubin ● Read more » How Beto O'Rourke should campaign in a red state If it works, the former congressman and presidential candidate might be able to show Democrats how to get ahead nationally. By Jennifer Rubin ● Read more » Inflation drives people nuts. When will Democrats wise up? Voters' feelings on the issue are not complicated. By Helaine Olen ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Anatomy of a Republican lie: A new GOP attack on Biden gives away the game After Democrats modified a key proposal in response to GOP attacks, the attacks keep coming. By Greg Sargent ● Read more » Progressives can no longer cede school boards to the GOP. They should treat them as political arenas to fight — and win. Progressives should treat these races as a prime opportunity to take on the right. By Katrina vanden Heuvel ● Read more » Billie Jean King writes her biography — again Former world tennis champion and social activist Billie Jean King is one of the most iconic athletes in American history. In a conversation adapted from Washington Post Live, King shares stories from her new autobiography, "All In." Capehart ● Read more » Voices Across America This Montana river is threatened by one senator and a bitter clash over use of public lands How one senator threatens a watershed. By John N. Maclean ● Read more » My school board's rejection of 'sexually explicit' books sends a cruel message to students like my daughter Officials in Spotsylvania County, Va., where I teach, are effectively saying to children: Your experiences aren't worthy. By Gina Opdycke Terry ● Read more » Maybe luscious green grass doesn't belong in a drought-stricken Arizona Each golf course in the state — there are 219 of them — uses enough water daily to supply the needs of about 3,100 residents. By Fernanda Santos ● Read more » Local Opinions In D.C., American Jews continue to face antisemitism unabated Asking Jews to reject their identity to participate in interfaith communal events is bigotry, pure and simple. By Brooke Goldstein ● Read more » A culture shift in Virginia helped Republicans win a historic election This race had record turnout for an off-cycle election year, and independents really made the difference. By Sophia A. Nelson ● Read more » Reader Q&As Why do we only hear about VP Harris's stumbles? Eugene Robinson answered your questions. Read a transcript of Robinson's Q&A with readers. Reader Q&A ● Read more » Alexandra Petri Q&A: Getting into the holiday spirit already Read a transcript of Petri's Q&A with readers. Reader Q&A ● 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 » Manage my email newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe from Opinions P.M. | Privacy Policy | Help You received this email because you signed up for Opinions P.M. or because it is included in your subscription. ©2021 The Washington Post | 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071 Related Keyword: Share
