Opinion Today: Quick highlights from our writers

We're featuring some of our favorite entries this week in The Point, the Times Opinion blog.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 23, 2024 By David Firestone Deputy editor, the editorial board The Point, the Opinion section's blog, is now six weeks old and continues to be full of lively topical posts from Times Opinion writers. Here's a sample of some of our favorite entries over the past week on topics that include how the Gaza war is affecting Democratic candidates, Donald Trump's plan for a national abortion ban, and why Vladimir Putin and his enablers (including some Americans) should be held responsible for Aleksei Navalny's death. Michelle Cottle on how the Gaza war is affecting Democratic candidates → Lauren Kelley on Donald Trump's plan for a national abortion ban → Bret Stephens on why Vladimir Putin and his enablers should be held responsible for Aleksei Navalny's death → Here's what we're focusing on today: Editors' Picks Michelle Goldberg Will Gaza Cost Biden Re-election? Tuesday's Michigan primary could offer a clue. By Michelle Goldberg Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT More From Opinion Guest Essay Let's Build a Climate Wall of Shame Carve the names of climate change deniers deep and large, so that those who come after us need not search the archives. By Nate Loewentheil Jamelle Bouie Samuel Alito Opened the Door to Reproductive Hell The Alabama Supreme Court's decision that frozen embryos are children is only part of the problem. By Jamelle Bouie Guest Essay A Special Anguish Among Palestinian Citizens of Israel The war in Gaza has made life even more complicated and difficult for Palestinian citizens of Israel. By Raghad Jaraisy and Ofer Dagan Paul Krugman Bidenomics Is Still Working Very Well Ignore the latest round of inflation doomsaying. By Paul Krugman david wallace-wells Just How Many People Will Die From Climate Change? Heat death and cataclysmic storms are only the start of our worries. By David Wallace-Wells letters Are Anti-Trump Voters Feeling 'Burned Out'? Readers offer pep talks in response to an article about political fatigue. Also: Samuel Alito; threats to wildlife; elite colleges; order in the House. Matter of Opinion Will the Economy Favor Biden or Trump? Paul Krugman Weighs In. He joins the hosts to talk inflation, bad vibes and how voters will respond in November. 38 MIN LISTEN Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT 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. 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