Today's Opinions: We shall overcome Trump. We have survived worse.

Biden is empathetic and compassionate. But he's not the obvious candidate.; D.C. must do more to protect its youth. Breon Austin's death proves that.

We shall overcome Trump. We have survived worse. The Mueller report was a bad moment for America. But we've been through worse. By Dana Milbank · Read more Biden is empathetic and compassionate. But he's not the obvious candidate. The former vice president may well be the only Democrat who could graciously show Trump the door. But it doesn't mean he's the right person for the job. By Kathleen Parker · Read more   D.C. must do more to protect its youth. Breon Austin's death proves that. The death of the 16-year-old hit home. By Colbert King · Read more   What Ulysses S. Grant would tell Trump about Robert E. Lee Ulysses S. Grant gave us a good way to regard the Confederate general. By Daniel Fried · Read more   Why Warren is calling Biden out Warren is refusing to let bygones be bygones. By Helaine Olen · Read more   Student debt vs. the politics of resentment Embracing jubilee over usury, forgiveness over blame, seems both moral and pragmatic. By Christine Emba · Read more   Courts can't solve our gerrymandering problem. Take it from a former gerrymanderer. Letting courts decide which partisan maps are too partisan would be dangerous territory for our democracy. By Henry Olsen · Read more   Nonprofits shouldn't be so quick to reject funds from tainted donors The Sackler family has exploded the opioid crisis, but their fortune can also be used for good. By David Allyn · Read more   Biden might be the restful candidate voters devoutly desire The former vice president has a talent for embarrassing himself, but not the country. By George Will · Read more   We're running out of time. Social Security must be saved now. Social Security needs responsible, bipartisan leadership before it's too late. By Charles Blahous · Read more   Americans crave complex arguments. The Marvel Cinematic Universe proves it. We've been maligned for our short attention spans, but we can handle more complexity than critics think. By Douglas Wolk · Read more   Why Joe Biden can't escape controversies over his past Democrats won't be satisfied until he learns to show some empathy and thoughtfulness. By Paul Waldman · Read more   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes Trump takes his transgressions one step at a time The Trump family doesn't want their past business practices exposed Trail of tiers. The Trump Organization sues to block congressional subpoena of financial records.     ADVERTISEMENT   The Post's View There's actually some good news about Social Security Yes, the overall program still faces big financial problems, but its Disability Insurance Trust Fund has a new lease on life. By Editorial Board · Read more   It's high time for Trump to end his costly spat with Japan Both countries benefit from their strategic partnership, but Trump has put obstacles in the way of moving forward. By Editorial Board · Read more   D.C. students wrote essays about their fear of violence. Everyone should read them. The powerful essays detail children afraid to go outside and unable to walk to school. By Editorial Board · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   "Free for All" Letters Readers critique The Post: Valerie Jarrett, Tiger Woods and another snub of female athletes This week's "Free for All" letters. By Letters to the Editor · Read more   International Opinions Biden's point about the crisis of democracy applies to the world The U.S. presidential election is the key contest in a campaign to return the world to its democratic path. By Frida Ghitis · Read more   Iran's foreign minister says he is willing to trade hostages. What's the U.S. response? The State Department could get this done this week – if it wanted to. By Jason Rezaian · Read more   The United States and Europe, divided by China This Western rift over China needs to be fixed urgently. By Sebastian Mallaby · Read more   Recommended for you Get the Technology 202 newsletter Your daily guide to the intersection of technology and politics. Sign Up

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