Opinions P.M.: Extreme wokeness vs. right-wing authoritarianism? It’s no contest which is worse.

This may be Israel's best chance at reconciliation; Rail is central to Maryland's future; Can equality be realized at the home of the father of the Constitution?; The Palestinian political class has become a heavy burden on the people; D.C.'s cheap parking permits are the Achilles' heel of the Comprehensive Plan; Netanyahu just showed that he's as graceless and selfish as Trump; Russia has hundreds of political prisoners. In Geneva, President Biden can help free some of them.; Cartoon by Pedro X. Molina; Why Manchin's defense of bipartisanship is a canard; A Turkish gang leader's revelations are shocking Turkey. I reported the truth six years ago.; Are Democrats doomed in the midterms? Not if they can do this first. ; Like the U.S., Israel bids goodbye to an unhinged leader; American cities needed a boost after a brutal year. Enter 'In the Heights.'; Here's why the old playbook for fighting wildfires doesn't work anymore; Merrick Garland has said some fine words. Now he needs to act.; The horrors of Uyghur genocide will not be hidden ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your afternoon dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.     (John Minchillo/AP) Extreme wokeness vs. right-wing authoritarianism? It's no contest which is worse. Only one of these nightmares threatens to undo American democracy. By Michael Gerson ●  Read more »   This may be Israel's best chance at reconciliation Sunday's historic vote will help Israeli Arabs to see themselves as an honored part of that state. By Henry Olsen ●  Read more »   Rail is central to Maryland's future By investing in our regional rail system, we can better connect our communities while fostering a more sustainable and inclusive economy. By Anthony G. Brown and Jared Solomon ●  Read more »   Can equality be realized at the home of the father of the Constitution? Montpelier's extraordinary power of place is remarkable in demonstrating how a single space was simultaneously occupied by opposite paradigms of power. By James French ●  Read more »   The Palestinian political class has become a heavy burden on the people The historical conditions that produced the traditional Palestinian leadership do not exist anymore, and there is no longer a unified political project. By Nidal Betare and Hazem Youness ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   D.C.'s cheap parking permits are the Achilles' heel of the Comprehensive Plan Implicitly providing a large parking subsidy that goes mainly to the wealthy car owners makes little sense on its own. By Ike Brannon ●  Read more »   Netanyahu just showed that he's as graceless and selfish as Trump The former prime minister's farewell speech shows why he should never get another chance to lead. By Max Boot ●  Read more »   Russia has hundreds of political prisoners. In Geneva, President Biden can help free some of them. Past U.S. presidents have pressed for the release of dissidents — with success. By Vladimir Kara-Murza ●  Read more »   Cartoon by Pedro X. Molina An editorial guest cartoon by Pedro X. Molina By Pedro X. Molina ●  Read more »   Why Manchin's defense of bipartisanship is a canard Some state laws should bear the presumption of bad faith. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   A Turkish gang leader's revelations are shocking Turkey. I reported the truth six years ago. Why Sedat Peker's shocking revelations don't come as a complete surprise By Can Dundar ●  Read more »   Are Democrats doomed in the midterms? Not if they can do this first. If there's a way for Democrats to hold Congress, it probably starts here. By Greg Sargent ●  Read more »   Like the U.S., Israel bids goodbye to an unhinged leader The world has lost another right-wing provocateur. And got a little bit saner. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   American cities needed a boost after a brutal year. Enter 'In the Heights.' Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the lively, loving musical is a testament to the greatness of urban living. By Alyssa Rosenberg ●  Read more »   Here's why the old playbook for fighting wildfires doesn't work anymore There is no fire "season." The massive blazes are a year-round phenomenon, and policies must adapt to this new reality. By Fernanda Santos ●  Read more »   Merrick Garland has said some fine words. Now he needs to act. The Justice Department needs to be pursuing lawsuits, not "guidance." By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   The horrors of Uyghur genocide will not be hidden Two new studies point to repression in Xinjiang. By Editorial Board ●  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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