Opinion Today: Arizona’s abortion law, Weinstein’s appeal and Biden’s 2024 chances

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View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story April 26, 2024 By Anna Marks Opinion Staff Editor In today's newsletter, we're offering some of our favorite entries from The Point, Times Opinion's blog. Our writers told you what they think about the repeal of an abortion ban in Arizona, Biden's chances in 2024 and the overturning of Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction. Check them out below. READ THE POINT Michelle Goldberg on Arizona's abortion law → David Brooks on Biden 2024 → Jessica Bennett on Harvey Weinstein → Here's what we're focusing on today: Editors' Picks Matter of Opinion How Does Trump's Violent Rhetoric End? Jamelle Bouie on what America's history tells us about this moment. 32 MIN LISTEN Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT More From Opinion Jesse Wegman Trump's Immunity Case Was Settled More Than 200 Years Ago But several members of the Supreme Court seem willing to put presidents above the rule of law. By Jesse Wegman Jamelle Bouie This Whole King Trump Thing Is Getting Awfully Literal The former president's claim that he has absolute immunity for criminal acts taken in office as president is an insult to reason. By Jamelle Bouie Why UNRWA Is Vital to Gaza's Future It is in no one's interest to hobble one of the few remaining stabilizing forces in Gaza. By Jyoti Thottam Paul Krugman Can Biden Revive the Fortunes of American Workers? He's the most pro-labor president since Harry Truman. Is that enough? By Paul Krugman David Brooks Why Are We Gambling With America's Future? Don't bet the house on a rosy future. By David Brooks Guest Essay A Simple Act of Defiance Can Improve Science for Women Motherhood often feels at odds with a research career. By Toby Kiers The Ezra Klein Show Salman Rushdie Is Not Who You Think He Is The renowned author reflects on the fatwa ordered against him decades ago for his book "The Satanic Verses" — and surviving a brutal attack in 2022. 1 HR 1 MIN LISTEN Guest Essay The Constitution Won't Save Us From Trump Turning the page on the man — and on the politics he has fostered — will require fundamentally changing the text of our founding document. By Aziz Rana Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT David Pecker, Trump's Trash Collector, Got Cold Feet He grew wary of his role suppressing bad stories about Trump. By Jonathan Alter For Justice Alito, Presidents Stand Above the Law He appears willing to allow Trump and future presidents to escape criminal prosecution for their acts. By Jesse Wegman Frank Bruni For the Sake of Democracy, Celebrate Mike Johnson In this one instance, at least, he stood on principle. By Frank Bruni A Not-So-Great Economic Report Growth could be better, but we're still on track for a soft landing. By Paul Krugman The Opinions Biden, Let the Protests of 1968 Be a Warning Lessons from a tumultuous summer. 6 MIN LISTEN Carolyn Drake for The New York Times letters The Teen Trend of Sexual Choking Responses to an essay about risks of choking during sex. Also: Abortion and the Supreme Court; Columbia unrest; hiring discrimination; Trump's "fake news." 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