Thursday's Opinions: Racism, violence and the politics of resentment

Racism, violence and the politics of resentmentThe blood-stained Indian Child Welfare ActThe pushback against unfair labor practicesIt's not too late for Obama to improve government efficiencyNikki Haley takes on Donald TrumpThe wage-price spiral breaks down

View in your Web browser Racism, violence and the politics of resentment By E.J. Dionne Jr. Politicians and commentators have a duty to try and make things better, not worse.  Read full article » Latest Columns George F. Will The blood-stained Indian Child Welfare Act A federal law puts the interests of tribes before those of Native American children.  Read full column » Harold Meyerson The pushback against unfair labor practices The battle for higher wages and union representation is generating some positive results.  Read full column » Max Stier It's not too late for Obama to improve government efficiency The time for the president to take on government dysfunction is now, not after leaving office.  Read full column » Dana Milbank Nikki Haley takes on Donald Trump The potential vice presidential running mate is a voice of reason against the GOP presidential front-runner.  Read full column » Robert J. Samuelson The wage-price spiral breaks down Some good news as the Fed debates when to raise short-term interest rates.  Read full column » Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Thursday’s cartoon: We have some astonishing advice for Europe and its refugees Cartoon for Sept. 3, 2015. Ann Telnaes Scott Walker wants a wall along Canada’s border Such a wall might not create the effect in cross-border traffic Walker intended.   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 Metro focuses on corrections after accidents but fails at preventing them By Editorial Board Last month's derailment spotlights the transit system's shortcomings in avoiding mishaps.  Read full editorial » America has to do more to prevent gun violence By Editorial Board The pattern after shootings is depressingly familiar, yet little has been done.  Read full editorial » Azerbaijani reporter sentenced to more than 7 years after a farcical trial By Editorial Board Khadija Ismayilova's only "crime" was shaming a tyrant's regime with the truth.  Read full editorial » Latest Blogs Analyst somehow blames Twitter for burying Trump-McCain war-hero story By Erik Wemple Social media can be blamed for only so many things.   Read full article » We are in the end times — McDonald’s is serving breakfast all day. By Alexandra Petri They've seen the McLight.   Read full article » NYT reporter Jonathan Martin captures Trump’s GOP impact in 55 words By Erik Wemple How to abridge a summer of nonsense and garbage? Read this.   Read full article » Happy Hour Roundup By Paul Waldman Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.  Read full article » SPJ objects to Wilson High’s prior review of school newspaper articles By Erik Wemple Letter says group will team up with other associations unless there's a 'policy change.'   Read full article » Purists become unprincipled By Jennifer Rubin Battling for conservatism and against Trump  Read full article »               You received this e-mail because you signed up for the Thursday'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