Opinions P.M.: Why does Congress only act at the last minute?

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Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your afternoon dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.     (Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters) Why does Congress only act at the last minute? Most of us are procrastinators, getting our act together only when the deadline approaches. But the people running our country should do better. By Donna F. Edwards ●  Read more »   The November jobs report shows covid is still the boss of the economy The key to solving the economic crisis is solving the public health one first. By Catherine Rampell ●  Read more »   Where will Democratic infighting lead? History's answer is clear. The assault on 'Roe v. Wade' portends worse to come if Democrats fail to offer voters a united vision. By Colbert I. King ●  Read more »   Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene aren't fringe. They're leading indicators. There's a reason GOP leaders are reluctant to condemn their anti-Muslim bigotry. By Greg Sargent ●  Read more »   Bill Bradley, reticent politician, puts on a show at last He didn't think a presidential campaign should be about his personality and his inner life, so much as about his plans for the country. By Matt Bai ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   The pandemic might be producing juries that are more likely to convict The politics of covid-19 is leading to more law-and-order jurors. By Radley Balko ●  Read more »   Sudanese democracy is hanging in the balance. Here's what the West must do. This is the moment for the international community to step in on the side of the Sudanese people. By Rebecca Hamilton ●  Read more »   Can minds be changed on abortion? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions. Read the transcript. Reader Q&A  ●  Read more »   Cartoons by Matt Davies, Kevin Siers, Dana Summers and Hall Read more »   What the conservative arguments against abortion get all wrong It's unseemly for the Supreme Court majority and its friends to pretend a difficult issue has suddenly been made simple. By David Von Drehle ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Overruling 'Roe' likely wouldn't generate the female backlash that feminists expect There's no real data to back up those assumptions. By Megan McArdle ●  Read more »   The radicalization of the Supreme Court Ruth Marcus, The Post's deputy editorial page editor, offers insight into the challenge to Roe v. Wade and explains how a conservative "rule of six" is poised to reshape the nation. 'Please, Go On' Podcast  ●  Read more »   It's time to say it: The conservatives on the Supreme Court lied to us all And some people were naïve enough to believe they might be telling the truth. By Paul Waldman ●  Read more »     The Post's View The Women's Tennis Association sticks up for Peng Shuai. Will anyone else? Women's tennis is doing something rare: Standing up to China. By the Editorial Board ●  Read more »   Who ordered the Uyghur genocide? Look no further than China's leader. Who should be held to account for the Uyghur genocide? The Xinjiang Papers provide evidence that it is China's leaders, including President Xi. By the Editorial Board ●  Read more »     Local Opinions We have a plan to close the D.C. jail. It's time to act. Building this new facility is only one part of a multi-pronged solution to D.C.'s failing justice system and perpetual silencing of Black pain. By Shelley Broderick, Jonathan Smith and Tyrone Hall ●  Read more »   A Virginia college professor set off a firestorm about pedophilia If we really want to prevent child sexual abuse, we need to begin by supporting researchers who engage in this difficult but important work. By Elizabeth Letourneau and Luke Malone ●  Read more »   Maryland needs special elections to fill state legislative vacancies The process as it stands empowers central committee insiders with choices that voters should make. By Amy B. Frieder ●  Read more »   Maryland must lead on gerrymandering This battle isn't about partisan politics. This isn't even about Maryland. This is about the future of our country. By Wesley K. Clark ●  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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