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View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story March 29, 2024 By Anna Marks Staff Editor, Opinion In today's newsletter, we're offering some of our favorite entries from The Point, Opinion's blog. Our writers told you what they think about the Republican National Committee's weird makeover, Shakira's new album and Clarence Thomas's new law clerk. Join us on WhatsApp You can now get the latest from New York Times Opinion on WhatsApp. Follow us for voices from around the world on the issues that matter to you. READ MORE IN THE POINT Katherine Miller on the Republican National Committee → Julie Ho on Shakira's new album → David French on Clarence Thomas's new law clerk → Here's what we're focusing on today: Editors' Picks Grigory Sysoyev/Sputnik, via Reuters Guest Essay Putin's Next Escalation Is Coming Even without the terror attack in Moscow last week, the Russian president was primed to step up his assault on Ukraine. By Hanna Notte Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT More From Opinion Guest Essay A.I.-Generated Garbage Is Polluting Our Culture An insidious creep of artificial intelligence is already penetrating our most important institutions. By Erik Hoel Paul Krugman Bidenomics Is Making China Angry. That's OK. Trump talked tough, but Biden is wielding a big stick. By Paul Krugman David Brooks The Great Struggle for Liberalism Liberal democratic capitalism isn't some set of abstract ideas. It's a means to a richer, fuller and more dynamic life. By David Brooks Guest Essay The Secret to Surviving Climate Apocalypse The town of Bombay Beach, Calif., offers its residents a tight-knit community in the midst of catastrophe. By Jaime Lowe and Nicholas Albrecht Guest Essay Something Other Than Originalism Explains This Supreme Court It's actually traditionalist. Which is a good thing. By Marc O. De Girolami Matter of Opinion Finding the Line Between Celebrity and Politician With Tressie McMillan Cottom What Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Donald Trump all understand. 36 MIN LISTEN The Ezra Klein Show The Rise of 'Middle-Finger Politics' The political writer John Ganz walks through the long history of Trump's brand of right-wing populism in the U.S. 1 HR 18 MIN LISTEN David French Government Clampdowns on Social Media Are Not the Answer But there is a problem. By David French Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT John McWhorter On Broadway, 'Centering' Antiracism Is Delightful Why is it so dreary in universities? By John McWhorter For John Eastman, the Sweet Smell of Accountability Losing a law license is a fundamental penalty for trying to undermine the Constitution. By Jesse Wegman What Happens to the Stories of Ukrainian Lives? Every refugee has a tale to tell. But they need listeners. By Kristina Samulewski Trump on Obamacare: Still Ludicrous After All These Years In truth, he has no plan to "fix" affordable health care. By Paul Krugman If Opening Day Can't Be a National Holiday, Here's a Better Idea On April 15, all Americans should wear the number 42. By Adam Sternbergh The New York Times letters America's Energy Needs and Climate Goals Responses to a front-page article. Also: The bridge collapse; Donald Trump and the $60 Bible; political qualifications; Flaco the owl. 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