Opinion Today: Highlights from The Point

Some of the best short-form Opinion writing from this week.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story March 15, 2024 By Anna Marks Staff Editor, Opinion In today's newsletter, we're offering some of our favorite entries this week from The Point, Opinion's blog. Our writers told you what they think about the House of Representatives' attempt to restrain TikTok, Donald Trump's stranglehold on the Republican National Committee and the British royal family's latest scandal. Read them here: David Wallace-Wells on TikTok → Jesse Wegman on Trump and the R.N.C. → Lindsay Crouse on the British Royal Family → Here's what we're focusing on today: Editors' Picks Guest Essay We Cannot Condemn Crimes We Do Not Name Russia's invasion of Ukraine, justified with homophobia, has seen horrifying persecution of L.G.B.T.Q. people. The world should recognize it as a crime against humanity. By J. Lester Feder Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT More From Opinion Jamelle Bouie Don't Think of It as a Contest Between Biden and Trump What matters even more than the candidates is the coalitions they lead. By Jamelle Bouie Michelle Goldberg Why Is Congress Probing a Union for Being Anti-Israel? Republicans issue a subpoena over a resolution condemning the Gaza war. By Michelle Goldberg Paul Krugman Social Security and Medicare Are on the Ballot Biden has a plan. Trump doesn't but could wind up gutting those programs. By Paul Krugman Schumer's Blast at Netanyahu Might Have an Unintended Effect Israelis aren't likely to appreciate being told who should lead their government. By Bret Stephens and Patrick Healy Matter of Opinion The Election of Our Discontent What do you do if you hate both Biden and Trump? 36 MIN LISTEN David French Harvard, M.I.T. and Systemic Antisemitism Two new lawsuits describe a rash of bigotry on elite campuses. By David French Frank Bruni The Friends Who Got Away We don't mean to lose all the people who vanish from our lives. By Frank Bruni Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Guest Essay New York Is Wilder Than You Think The city is a flourishing ecosystem of untamed creatures. By Emma Marris Guest Essay With the Capital One-Discover Deal, Credit Holds All the Cards The Capital One/Discover deal will do nothing to fix our broken and predatory credit-card system. By Aaron Klein John McWhorter No, the SAT Isn't Racist Lowering expectations in academia does Black people no favors. By John McWhorter Kaiti Sullivan for The New York Times letters Investing in Caregivers and Nursing Homes Two readers call for more federal funding for care of the sick and the elderly. Also: Data on drivers; Covid lessons; diversity in college admissions. 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. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT 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