Opinions P.M.: Like me, many Americans struggle with suicidal thoughts. This law can help us.

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Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your afternoon dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.     (Anson Chan for The Washington Post) Like me, many Americans struggle with suicidal thoughts. This law can help us. Separating the struggling from the weapon most likely to kill them will save lives. By Bryan Barks ●  Read more »   If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You can also text a crisis counselor by messaging the Crisis Text Line at 741741. Imran Khan is playing with fire The ex-prime minister isn't backing down in the face of legal threats. By Hamid Mir ●  Read more »   Now the real work to end hostage-taking and wrongful detentions begins For too long, diplomats have tried to secure releases in ways that don't rock the boat. By Jason Rezaian ●  Read more »   Here's what Biden needs to say about democracy on Thursday Democracy is acutely imperiled. This is Biden's chance to drive the point home. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Rising GOP anger at Trump shows a deeper problem for the party Amid new revelations, Republicans rightly fear that the former president is dragging the party down. By Greg Sargent ●  Read more »   The next scary matter for Trump's lawyers: The crime-fraud exception Never have so many lawyers been wrapped up in so many schemes. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   Georgia judge to Republicans: You're not getting out of testifying No more treating a subpoena like a suggestion. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   Why pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. The game brings people together at a time of growing isolation and division. By Katrina vanden Heuvel ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   My dear Prius, after 163,000 miles, you and I still aren't done As millions of Americans hit the road over the Labor Day weekend, more of them will be driving used cars. My 14-year-old Toyota and I will be among them. By Micheline Maynard ●  Read more »   Lena Waithe and Rishi Rajani give an insider's view of representation in Hollywood Waithe and Rajani discuss Hillman Grad, the production company Waithe founded in 2015 to serve as a pipeline for marginalized storytellers; the shows "Master of None" and "The Chi," which put Waithe on the map; and what it takes to make Hollywood more equitable. 'Capehart' Podcast ●  Read more »   Is 'semi-fascist' the right label? Eugene Robinson answered your questions. Eugene's Q&A with readers was at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Read the transcript. Reader Q&A  ●  Read more »   What's your advice for high school freshmen? Alexandra Petri answered your questions. Petri's Q&A with readers was at 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday. Read the transcript. Reader Q&A  ●  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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