Opinion

Will the Republican ticket fail this revisionist World War II history test?

Tucker Carlson plays host to a crackpot who calls Churchill the “chief villain” of World War II. Republicans, especially JD Vance, need to repudiate it.

By the Editorial BoardSeptember 5, 2024
Opinion

The final call for Georgia’s democracy

The U.S. should throw a lifeline.

By the Editorial BoardSeptember 5, 2024
Opinion

In this free speech fight, Musk’s X has marked the right position

Elon Musk is in the right in his dispute with Brazilian authorities.

By the Editorial BoardSeptember 4, 2024
Opinion

These are the asteroids that scare scientists. Are we prepared for them?

Global cooperation is, unsurprisingly for a threat that comes from the stars, essential.

By the Editorial BoardSeptember 4, 2024
Opinion

Hong Kong sedition verdict threatens more than just press freedom

A sedition verdict in Hong Kong will have ramifications for the reputation of the city’s courts and its economic future.

By the Editorial BoardSeptember 3, 2024
Opinion

How to save the D.C. Metro once and for all

Metro needs a stable source of funding. It’s time to spell out what that is.

By the Editorial BoardSeptember 2, 2024
Opinion

America has two presidential candidates. Let’s compare them.

With two months to Election Day, the candidates are just getting started.

By the Editorial BoardSeptember 1, 2024
Opinion

To really tackle climate change, here’s what Washington needs to do

The U.S. should refocus its climate strategy to speed up the poor world’s access to clean energy technologies.

By the Editorial BoardAugust 31, 2024
Opinion

If EVs are stalling, accelerate with hybrids

Ford scaling back its EV plans is the latest electric vehicle setback. But this is not fatal for a smart green transition.

By the Editorial BoardAugust 30, 2024
Opinion

Obamacare is working brilliantly — for now

Record coverage rates will fall if the Biden administration’s subsidies are not extended past 2025.

By the Editorial BoardAugust 29, 2024
Opinion

Afghanistan goes back to war — against women

The Taliban wants to create a society of gender apartheid.

By the Editorial BoardAugust 28, 2024
Opinion

A judge just ruled against Google. But there’s a big hitch.

A judge must now find a way to come down on Google without harming consumers. That will be hard.

By the Editorial BoardAugust 28, 2024
Opinion

How smart campuses are preparing for another wave of Gaza protests

Universities are adopting new rules that will contain unrest while protecting free speech.

By the Editorial BoardAugust 27, 2024
Opinion

The next big climate target: Ending carbon offset scams

A Post investigation exposed many carbon offsets as illegitimate, but companies still buy into them.

By the Editorial BoardAugust 26, 2024
Opinion

Mexico’s rule of law is in danger. The U.S. is right to weigh in.

The Mexican president’s attempts to emasculate the judiciary threaten the North American economy, as well as Mexico’s democracy.

By the Editorial BoardAugust 25, 2024
Opinion

In Saudi Arabia, a popular animator faces jail time — for being irreverent

No amount of investment in sports and video games can whitewash Saudi Arabia’s draconian treatment of its own people.

By the Editorial BoardAugust 23, 2024
Opinion

Will a convention in poetry be followed by a campaign in prose?

Vice President Kamala Harris bets that optimism will beat Donald Trump’s negativity.

By the Editorial BoardAugust 23, 2024
Opinion

How government can cut kids’ social media use without doing more harm

Many policies meant to protect kids online would hurt more than they help.

By the Editorial BoardAugust 21, 2024
Opinion

Biden’s crowning moment came before his Monday speech

The president’s willingness to surrender power deserves special recognition.

By the Editorial BoardAugust 20, 2024
Opinion

From Iran and Russia, the disinformation is now. The target: America.

The scale and sophistication of Russian disinformation have grown immensely thanks to AI.

By the Editorial BoardAugust 19, 2024