Today's Opinions: The ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Oregonian, a New York judge and the true meaning of the First Amendment

Democrats' 2022 choice: Govern or lose; Broken promises cannot deter the path to Build Back Better ; Please get the vaccine. And try to understand those who won't.; The best Ann Telnaes cartoons of 2021; U.S. democracy frayed over the past year. Senate Democrats must repair the damage.; Michael Fanone deserves the nation's gratitude. That's not what he has gotten. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your morning dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.     (Shannon Stapleton/Reuters) The 'Let's Go Brandon' Oregonian, a New York judge and the true meaning of the First Amendment Two otherwise unconnected Christmas week episodes — one involving an insult to President Biden, the other Project Veritas and the New York Times — bring freedom of speech to the forefront. By Ruth Marcus ●  Read more »   Democrats' 2022 choice: Govern or lose Democrats have a narrow window to get a lot done. They can't afford to indulge in recriminations. By E.J. Dionne Jr. ●  Read more »   Broken promises cannot deter the path to Build Back Better The president's agenda is even more urgent today. By Pramila Jayapal ●  Read more »   Please get the vaccine. And try to understand those who won't. The coronavirus vaccine is now just another issue that divides us. By Kathleen Parker ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT     Editorial Cartoons The best Ann Telnaes cartoons of 2021 Ann Telnaes drew her takes on all of 2021's biggest stories. Here are her favorites. By Ann Telnaes ●  Read more »   Get breaking news alerts, offline reading lists and more. Download the app   ADVERTISEMENT     The Post's View U.S. democracy frayed over the past year. Senate Democrats must repair the damage. Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer promises a new push on voting rights. Good. By the Editorial Board ●  Read more »   Michael Fanone deserves the nation's gratitude. That's not what he has gotten. The heroism of Michael Fanone By the Editorial Board ●  Read more »     Try our new daily mini meta crossword It's a week-long adventure that connects a daily 5x5 mini puzzle with a special reveal on Saturdays. Play game   We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Follow Henry Olsen for email alerts every time Henry publishes a new opinion column. Sign up »

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