Opinion Today: O.J. Simpson, Eid and a famine in Gaza

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View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story April 12, 2024 By Anna Marks Staff Editor, Opinion 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 death of O.J. Simpson, celebrating Eid al-Fitr and mounting evidence indicating a famine in Gaza. Check them out below. Coming Soon: Donald Trump's first criminal trial — involving charges that he illegally falsified business records to cover up a sex scandal — is set to begin Monday in Manhattan. Throughout the trial, you'll occasionally receive a special evening edition of Opinion Today as there are major developments, featuring insights from Jonathan Alter, who will be in the courtroom, and other contributors to The Point, Opinion's blog. READ THE POINT Charles M. Blow on the death of O.J. Simpson → Meher Ahmad on Eid al-Fitr → Nicholas Kristof on evidence of famine in Gaza → Here's what we're focusing on today: Editors' Picks Guest Essay The Troubling Trend in Teenage Sex "Choking" has moved from porn to pop culture to the dorm room. And the consequences for young women could be very serious. By Peggy Orenstein Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT More From Opinion Maureen Dowd O.J. and the Monster Jealousy I always thought of the Simpson case as a great American tragedy, with its echoes of "Othello." By Maureen Dowd Jamelle Bouie The Founding Fathers Don't Have the Answer to Every Question The Electoral College as we know it is less a product of the insight or design of the framers and more a contingent adaptation to the political world. By Jamelle Bouie Guest Essay Teaching Patients How to Heal A simple yet radical approach in Asia is equipping medical patients and their loved ones with the knowledge they need to heal themselves. By Vidya Krishnan and Gayatri Ganju Guest Essay J.D. Vance: The Math on Ukraine Doesn't Add Up Ukraine needs more men than it can field, even with draconian conscription policies. And it needs more material than the United States can provide. By J. D. Vance Michelle Goldberg 'Civil War' and Its Terrifying Premonition of American Collapse Alex Garland's film isn't nearly as apolitical as its critics say. By Michelle Goldberg David Brooks The Quiet Magic of Middle Managers Amid a wider national atmosphere of division, distrust, bitterness and exhaustion, middle managers are the frontline workers trying to resolve tensions and keep communities working. By David Brooks The Ezra Klein Show What if Dario Amodei Is Right About A.I.? Anthropic's co-founder and C.E.O. explains why he thinks artificial intelligence is on an "exponential curve." 1 HR 33 MIN LISTEN Matter of Opinion Abortion, Trump and Religion in Politics Does God have to be Republican? 38 MIN LISTEN Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Let Assange Go Home He's been punished enough. By Serge Schmemann David French The Great Hypocrisy of the Pro-Life Movement There is no longer a truly pro-life party in the United States. By David French Frank Bruni Republicans Are Fleeing the Stench of a Rotten Congress The great 2024 exodus is all about Trump-era discord and dysfunction. By Frank Bruni John McWhorter Bravo! Hurray! Wahoo! (Meh.) What standing ovations, exclamation points and "irregardless" have in common. By John McWhorter Francesca Jones for The New York Times letters Seeking Technological Solutions to the Climate Crisis Readers critique and suggest ways to capture, store and recycle carbon. Also: Donald Trump's jury; food aid; cruelty to chickens; creative disagreement. 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