Opinion Today: Highlights from our newish blog

Some of our favorite posts this week in The Point.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 9, 2024 By Anna Marks Staff Editor, Opinion In today's edition, we're featuring some of our favorite entries this week in The Point, Opinion's newish blog. Our writers told you what they think about Donald Trump's legal troubles, the collapse of President Biden's border deal and a prime time performance of "Fast Car." Lydia Polgreen on Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs's 'Fast Car' → Ross Douthat on conservatives rejecting a border deal → Jesse Wegman and David French on the 14th amendment case → Read more from The Point here. Here's what we're focusing on today: Editors' Picks Guest Essay The Empty Promise of Endless Steak Cultivated meat offered a delicious fantasy: that we can consume our way out of climate catastrophe. By Joe Fassler Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT More From Opinion Jamelle Bouie Trump's Fever Dream of Immunity Meets Its Match The man who would be king comes up against a three-judge panel. By Jamelle Bouie David Brooks Trump Came for Their Party but Took Over Their Souls The defeat of the immigration-Ukraine-Israel package marks the end of the party of Eisenhower, Reagan and McCain. By David Brooks Paul Krugman Can America Survive a Party of Saboteurs? Republican cynicism seems to have no bottom. By Paul Krugman David French Why MAGA Loves Russia and Hates Ukraine Inside the far right's latest bespoke reality. By David French Frank Bruni Talk to Us, President Biden, but Not About Trump Focus on your record and plans. Let him rant and rage. By Frank Bruni Guest Essay How Biden Could Act on the Border, and Help Himself in November But to put in place a long-term structure to bring order to the border and our immigration system, Congress also needs to act. By John B. Judis Guest Essay The Year of the Dragon Plant A life lived between generations keeps us looking forward and back — caring for those who came before us, anticipating the care of those to come. By Bonnie Tsui Guest Essay Math Is the Answer to More Than One Question I am only a mathematical tourist, but my experience has led me to believe that mathematics is rife with intimations of a divine presence. By Alec Wilkinson Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Matter of Opinion Our Super Bowls, Ourselves On the mass cultural events that unite us — and where we'd be without them. 35 MIN LISTEN The Ezra Klein Show Building the Palestinian State With Salam Fayyad The former prime minister of the Palestinian Authority shares his lessons on statecraft, working with Israel and what he thinks should happen now. 1 HR 5 MIN LISTEN john mcwhorter No, 'Rhapsody in Blue' Is Not 'the Worst' A defense of Gershwin's masterpiece on the occasion of its centennial. By John McWhorter We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times. Games Here are today's Mini Crossword, Wordle and Spelling Bee. If you're in the mood to play more, find all our games here. Forward this newsletter to friends to share ideas and perspectives that will help inform their lives. They can sign up here. Do you have feedback? Email us at opiniontoday@nytimes.com. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT If you have questions about your Times account, delivery problems or other issues, visit our Help Page or contact The Times. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for the Opinion Today newsletter from The New York Times. To stop receiving Opinion Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018