Friday's Opinions: The 2016 field is full of deadbeats — and maybe it’s just what America deserves

The 2016 field is full of deadbeats — and maybe it's just what America deservesConservatives should stay far away from Trump's ethnic polarizationThe immigration swampCan anyone compete against Trump?Support independent media in AzerbaijanCould income-share agreements help solve the student debt crisis?Lessons from the Bay of Pigs in the Syrian 'Division 30' debacleThe Iran nuclear deal may be a boon for politics in the Middle EastFrom Russia to Iran, the consequences of the global oil bust

View in your Web browser The 2016 field is full of deadbeats — and maybe it's just what America deserves By Catherine Rampell Presidential candidates seem to have little sense of personal responsibility.  Read full article » Latest Columns Michael Gerson Conservatives should stay far away from Trump's ethnic polarization The candidate is lauded for his refreshing outspokenness, but his ideas are increasingly outrageous.  Read full column » Charles Krauthammer The immigration swamp Republicans have a good shot at the presidency — if they can avoid being dragged down by Trump.  Read full column » Eugene Robinson Can anyone compete against Trump? As Donald Trump fails to self-destruct, other GOP candidates struggle to stay relevant.  Read full column » Emin Milli Support independent media in Azerbaijan Robust independent media are essential to pave the way toward a more democratic society.  Read full column » Mitchell E. Daniels Jr. Could income-share agreements help solve the student debt crisis? Income-sharing agreements would allow students to pay for college — after they graduate.  Read full column » David Ignatius Lessons from the Bay of Pigs in the Syrian 'Division 30' debacle The United States has a history of mismanaging military support for rebel groups.  Read full column » Daoud Kuttab The Iran nuclear deal may be a boon for politics in the Middle East Changes in the conflicts in Syria, Yemen and Iraq show cause for optimism.  Read full column » Fareed Zakaria From Russia to Iran, the consequences of the global oil bust Oil prices are falling at a speed that might produce enormous turmoil and uncertainty.  Read full column » Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Sunday’s cartoon: What the inevitable new political party will look like Cartoon for Aug. 16, 2015. Ann Telnaes Hillary Clinton’s worst enemy is….Hillary Clinton During an exchange with reporters in Las Vegas over her email server, Hillary again doesn't do her campaign any good.   The Post recommends: Wonkbook Your daily cheat sheet on economic and domestic policy from Wonkblog, delivered to your inbox. Sign me up   The Post’s View The great American heroin emergency By Editorial Board Controlling the flow of prescription opioids is the most important step to curb the heroin epidemic.  Read full editorial » The end of polio in Africa? By Editorial Board Now more than ever, the battle against polio turns to Pakistan and Afghanistan.  Read full editorial » The housing crisis is more complex than a few people paying too little in rent By Editorial Board The problem is the much larger number of people on the waiting list for housing.  Read full editorial » Latest Blogs Happy Hour Roundup By Paul Waldman Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.  Read full article » Donald Trump is spreading poor policy and poor manners in the GOP field By Molly L. Roberts If the other Republican candidates are serious about the presidency, they would stop letting Trump run the show.   Read full article » The world’s most dangerous predator is you By Joel Achenbach Human super predators running amok.  Read full article » When will Trump go away? By Jennifer Rubin The primal-scream primary summer.  Read full article » Paul Volcker: It would be ‘a sad day’ if Congress blocks Iran deal By Greg Sargent The former head of the Fed under Reagan and Carter says it's folly to imagine that we could reimpose sanctions for a better deal.  Read full article » Rubio on the new economy By Jennifer Rubin Republicans need to start talking to and not at voters.  Read full article »               You received this e-mail because you signed up for the Friday's Opinions newsletter. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this e-mail has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive e-mail from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2015 The Washington Post  |  1150 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20071