Opinions P.M.: Breyer’s act of listening will pave the way to a healthier democracy

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Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your afternoon dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.     (Erin Schaff/AP) Breyer's act of listening will pave the way to a healthier democracy In an era of anger and accusation, Justice Stephen G. Breyer offers a model of respect, listening and humility that points the way to a better democracy. By Neal Katyal ●  Read more »   What would a 2024 Trump coup look like? A new paper offers a worrying answer. How imagining the worst is the key to getting reform right. By Greg Sargent ●  Read more »   PCR covid tests are not very useful. Focus on rapid antigen tests instead. People are getting confused and angry over testing. Let's simplify our game plan. By Ezekiel Emanuel, David Michaels, Rick Bright and Luciana Borio ●  Read more »   We're still asking the wrong question about Biden and Ukraine Can we confront a foreign policy challenge without obsession over whether the president is being "weak" or "strong"? By Paul Waldman ●  Read more »   Biden's DOJ continues to defend bad cops and wrongful convictions The administration seems to denounce the criminal justice system's excesses while urging the courts to close their doors to its victims. By Radley Balko ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Why Americans have a stake in Ukraine's fate Ukrainians are looking to the West, toward the community of nations of shared Enlightenment values. By George F. Will ●  Read more »   Republicans like Ron DeSantis keep kowtowing to the MAGA cult — even if it threatens lives GOP governors refuse to promote lifesaving conduct. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   Congress failed on voting rights. But we still have the Justice Department and courts. Voting reform advocates are making real progress in the courts. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   The West may not be able to deter Putin. But at least he knows the consequences will be devastating. War would be a tragedy for the West. It would be a debacle for Russia. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   In the line for scarce covid treatments, immunocompromised Americans should go before the unvaccinated That would only be fair. By Govind Persad and Emily Largent ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Is it time for Fauci to exit the stage? Has Anthony Fauci lost his voice and influence? By Kathleen Parker ●  Read more »   Youngkin's tip line bumble should be a lesson to the new governor Regardless of party, incumbents are loath to admit mistakes — even the most trivial ones. By Norman Leahy ●  Read more »     Global Opinions The International Olympic Committee finally takes a stand Unequal treatment has been a recurring problem for Israeli athletes. By Emily Schrader ●  Read more »   President Biden, please bring home my brother, the last American held hostage in Afghanistan Does the president know the decision is now up to him? By Charlene Cakora ●  Read more »   'Web3' is on the way. Authoritarians should be worried. We are on the cusp of of a new version of the Internet. By Anthony Vinci and Nadia Schadlow ●  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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