For the Op-Ed pieces that are too well written, important or are simply must reads.
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Must read
This Op-Ed was a controversial topic this morning on Twitter (before more Russia info broke at least). The title of it is terrible, but there is two sentences buried deep that get to the core of it:
Gun ownership should never be outlawed, just as it isnโt outlawed in
Britain or Australia. But it doesnโt need a blanket Constitutional protection,
either.
This was written by Bret Stephens - the conservative columnist for the NY Times (also, borderline climate denier - but thatโs for another day). While, I disagree with several of his points of why Democrats have โfailedโ at passing better gun control โ I still think itโs a must read to have a different perspective.
I believe that majority of Democrats would actually back repealing the second amendment if it were a true option. But, over the years because it is defined as a โrightโ, itโs a fine line to manager. Itโs important to see it as: repealing 2A โ banning guns completely.
Plus, there is also the โConstitutional Conundrum of the Second Amendment commasโ - yes, the comma placement could completely change 2A as we know it today (short twitter thread about it here).
Iโm not 100% sure what to make of this yet, but the simple concept of Mikhail Gorbachev writing a Op-Ed for the Washington Post to make a plea to two current Presidents, isโฆmind boggling.
More of a profile piece than an Op-Ed but definitely a must read. Gave me chills and not the fun kind.
Iโm not sure if this would be considered an Op-Ed, since all of Crooked Mediaโs articles would be.
Trumpโs Golden Rule of Governing by Brian Beutler
โAs long as Trump is president, America will be subject to government by pee-pee tape. He will eventually feel the splashback, but by then we will all be drenched.โ
The Death Loop by Jon Lovett
โItโs been two minutes since the last attack. The phones on the bodies are starting to ring. And elsewhere in some sad, ugly mind, an idea is taking hold.โ
Holy hell this guy has had quite a streak of epic eloquence. I know nothing about him personally or policy-wise, but right now he is doing fine work speaking out. Iโm looking forward to seeing what actions he takes for the remainder of his term and then as a private citizen after.
Lawrence OโDonnell said his Senate Floor speech was the best and most eloquent heโs ever heard (and heโs heard ALOT of them!).
This story is more like a podcast than a traditional Op-ed about Milllennials. Well worth the 20+ minutes of listening!
I meant to post this before โ this is a must read. Ezra Klein did an amazing job on this.
From the editorial board of USA Today of all places.
USA Today back at it with a Op-Ed from Sally Yates:
Her best yet! You must have activated the spy cam @anon95374541, Iโm wearing my โI like my politics thigh highโ tank
Great piece from my least favorite โNever-Trumperโ, David Brooks of the New York Times.
All this year his writing seemed so lost but in this piece he reflects on the state of his party.
Wow