Saturday's Opinions from The Washington Post for Sat., Aug. 15, 2015

The columns and viewpoints everyone will be discussing today.

View in your Web browser Desiree H. Melton Monticello's whitewashed version of history Thomas Jefferson's home does not encourage reflections on slavery and shows how embedded racism still is. Joseph I. Lieberman Congress should step up to block the terrible Iran agreement Sen. Charles Schumer announced his opposition to the Iran deal; others should follow his lead. Gabriela Maj Afghan women imprisoned by their culture Without a legal framework of protection and basic human rights, Afghan women have no hope. George F. Will America's barnacled budget Federal subsidies thrive in obscurity because of the law of dispersed costs and concentrated benefits. Kathleen Parker Time to think: August in Washington Late summer offers space for reflection, and in this writer's case, gratitude, as well. Scott Wallace What should countries do about the Amazon's 'uncontacted' tribes? We should encourage the countries that host isolated tribes to secure a future free of displacement. Ruth Marcus Carly Fiorina's conversion from Hillary Clinton fan to fervent critic The GOP candidate said in 2008 that if she hadn't been backing McCain, she would have been for Clinton. Elizabeth Boyd It's time to remove the Southern belle from her inglorious perch The University of Georgia's ban on hoop skirts removes another symbol of the Old South. Colbert I. King The harrowing lives of Christians in the Middle East Their plight often goes unnoticed, but Christians in Iraq and many other countries live in fear. Avis E. Buchanan Improve D.C.'s parole practices A nearly 20-year-old law is an obstacle to criminal justice reform. Tom Toles Tom Toles Cartoon Click on the image for the full-size cartoon Ann Telnaes Ann Telnaes Animation Click on the image to watch the animation Editorials A dark $1 million Larry Hogan's common sense on illegal immigration Republican presidential candidates' reckless anti-tax crusade Opinions blogs Democrats face a once-in-a-career decision on Iran Happy Hour Roundup The big battle behind China's recent turmoil Carly Fiorina talks to Right Turn   The Post recommends: Wonkbook Your daily cheat sheet on economic and domestic policy from Wonkblog, delivered to your inbox. Sign me up                 You are receiving this e-mail because you signed up for the 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