Today's Opinions | Filibuster or bust: Maintaining the minority’s power in the Senate is critical

Rick Scott's phony problem-solving; Take the win, Democrats, and don't look back; A triumph for Detroit over Davos; What Democrats should have said to Big Oil; Mayor Bowser's nominees to the D.C. arts commission deserve consideration; Sorry, Glenn Youngkin. Trump is the biggest issue in Virginia — and in every other state. ; The metaverse may be coming. But don't expect it from Mark Zuckerberg.; Black people, save the republic by saving Virginia — again; How the media failed at covering Huma Abedin's memoir; Flying the unfriendly skies; Haiti descends into chaos, yet the world continues to look away; U.S. Border Patrol agents should face much harsher punishments for racist and sexist posts; D.C. schools improved under mayoral control. Why do some council members want to undermine that success?; Israel escalates its attacks against defenders of Palestinian rights, wherever they may be ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your morning dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.     (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) Filibuster or bust: Maintaining the minority's power in the Senate is critical If Democrats eliminate the filibuster now, they — and the country — may soon regret it. By Mitt Romney ●  Read more »   Rick Scott's phony problem-solving A perfect representation of the modern Republican Party. By James Downie ●  Read more »   Take the win, Democrats, and don't look back Pass the spending bill and then call it a win. By E.J. Dionne Jr. ●  Read more »   A triumph for Detroit over Davos The tax deal will create a more worker-centered economy. By Lawrence H. Summers ●  Read more »   What Democrats should have said to Big Oil Last week, House Democrats roasted, insulted and shamed Big Oil executives. Here's what they should have said: 'Thank you. We accept your offer.' By Fred Hiatt ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Mayor Bowser's nominees to the D.C. arts commission deserve consideration The D.C. Council chairman is trying to scuttle the controversial appointments. That's wrong. By Colbert I. King ●  Read more »   Sorry, Glenn Youngkin. Trump is the biggest issue in Virginia — and in every other state. If voters elect candidates who are willing to collaborate in Trump's war on democracy, our freedom will be lost. By Max Boot ●  Read more »   The metaverse may be coming. But don't expect it from Mark Zuckerberg. Facebook looks like a company nearing its peak. By Megan McArdle ●  Read more »   Black people, save the republic by saving Virginia — again Black turnout will be key if McAuliffe is to win in Virginia. Black voters just have to show up. By Jonathan Capehart ●  Read more »   How the media failed at covering Huma Abedin's memoir Coverage of one small sliver of Abedin's story has been decidedly lacking in nuance. By Christine Emba ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT     Editorial Cartoons Flying the unfriendly skies Perhaps an anger management course should be required for all passengers. By Ann Telnaes ●  Read more »   Get breaking news alerts, offline reading lists and more. Download the app     The Post's View (Ricardo Arduengo/AFP/Getty Images) Haiti descends into chaos, yet the world continues to look away Amid economic meltdown and gang control, a predictable humanitarian crisis has arrived. By the Editorial Board ●  Read more »   U.S. Border Patrol agents should face much harsher punishments for racist and sexist posts A rogue agency in charge of patrolling America's borders is an embarrassment to the nation. By the Editorial Board ●  Read more »   D.C. schools improved under mayoral control. Why do some council members want to undermine that success? Misguided efforts are underway to undo mayoral control of D.C. schools. By Editorial Board ●  Read more »     Global Opinions Israel escalates its attacks against defenders of Palestinian rights, wherever they may be The Israeli government is effectively looking to ensure that its own abuses go unopposed. By Yousef Munayyer ●  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 Sergio Peçanha for email alerts every time Sergio publishes a new opinion column. Sign up »

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