Opinions P.M.: 5 big truths about the Supreme Court's gutting of Roe

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Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your afternoon dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.     (Amanda Voisard for The Washington Post) 'An epic confrontation': 5 big truths about the Supreme Court's gutting of Roe It's where all our political fights will play out, and Democrats need to treat it that way By Greg Sargent and Paul Waldman ●  Read more »   For the fall of Roe v. Wade, thank Donald Trump No, this doesn't forgive Trump's behavior after the 2020 election. But knowing what I know now, I am grateful for his presidency. By Marc A. Thiessen ●  Read more »   The Supreme Court eviscerates abortion rights and its own legitimacy A culture firestorm is coming. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   The Supreme Court takes away a woman's autonomy over her body In a 6-to-3 decision, the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Cartoon ●  By Ann Telnaes ●  Read more »   Who is to blame for overturning Roe? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions. Read the transcript. Reader Q&A  ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Protecting speech and ensuring safety in Virginia after Dobbs This is not the first time the United States or Virginia has dealt with robust differences of opinion and conviction, nor will it be the last. By Bob Mosier ●  Read more »   Cartoons by Tim Campbell, David Horsey and Kevin Siers Editorial guest cartoons from Tim Campbell of the Current, David Horsey of the Seattle Times and Kevin Siers of the Charlotte Observer Read more »   Europe's youngest democracy is a new front in the U.S.-Russia battle of ideas Kosovo sees itself as a lonely example of successful American intervention in recent times. By Jason Rezaian ●  Read more »   Now is the time for moral courage, not more guns Virginia's recent gun-control laws offer a road map for other state legislators seeking to create safer communities. By Michelle Maldonado and Jeremy S. McPike ●  Read more »   Will Biden run for president again? 12 of our columnists have the answer. Age might not be the only thing that keeps the president from vying for a second term. Post Pundit Power Ranking  ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Far too little has changed in Maryland since our first gun violence protest We marched in the first March for Our Lives protest in 2018. Far too little has changed in Maryland since then. By Matt Post, Brenna Levitan, Michael Solomon and Nate Tinbite ●  Read more »   End the tipped wage to help back-of-house staff With an outdated and unbalanced pay model, the time to start reimagining restaurants is nigh. By Tim Linaberry ●  Read more »   We know what to do to save the giant sequoias As these 3,000-year-old trees succumb to fire, we can still intervene if we have faster access to resources. By Joanna Nelson ●  Read more »   The Post's endorsements in the Democratic primary for Montgomery County Council Voters would do well to pick candidates committed to solving the real-world problems of Montgomery residents. By the Editorial Board ●  Read more »   Protect the Potomac An environmental group's lawsuit says Alexandria has allowed pollutants to contaminate the river for decades. By Dean Naujoks ●  Read more »     Opinions you may have missed (Eleanor Shakespeare for The Washington Post) Susan Collins confronts a moment of truth The Maine senator made a bet on Judge Kavanaugh. Was she naive — or strategic? The Opinions Essay ●  By Molly Roberts ●  Read more »   The Rule of Six: A newly radicalized Supreme Court is poised to reshape the nation Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. holds the reins but is no longer firmly in control of his horses. Some of his most conservative justices are champing at the bit. The Opinions Essay ●  By Ruth Marcus ●  Read more »   On Roe, Alito cites a judge who treated women as witches and property Sir Matthew Hale, a 17th-century jurist, has been endlessly quoted by American judges and lawyers, with awful repercussions for women. By Jill Elaine Hasday ●  Read more »   Get breaking news alerts, offline reading lists and more. Download the app     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out The 5-Minute Fix for a weekday afternoon cheat sheet on the biggest story in politics — that can be read in 5 minutes or less. Sign up »

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