Opinion Today: Trump at the bodega and in court, and Caitlin Clark

Highlights from Times Opinion's blog.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story April 19, 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 Caitlin Clark's pitiful starting salary, Donald Trump's hush money trial and his pilgrimage to a Manhattan bodega. Check them out below: READ THE POINT Michelle Cottle on Trump's journey → Lindsay Crouse on Caitlin Clark → Jesse Wegman on Donald Trump's Manhattan trial → Here's what we're focusing on today: Editors' Picks 'I Don't Think the Abyss Is Worth Looking Into Anymore' An artist in Ukraine considers "The Zone of Interest" and what happens when the horrors on the other side of the wall are too close to home to ignore. By Zhenya Oliinyk Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT More From Opinion Nicholas Kristof How Joe Biden Lost His Way in Gaza The president didn't start the war in the Middle East. But now it could define his campaign — and his legacy. By Nicholas Kristof Guest Essay Xi Thinks China Can Slow Climate Change. What if He's Right? He wants China to win the race to provide climate solutions and assume the global leadership that would come with it. By Jacob Dreyer Jamelle Bouie Southern Republican Governors Are Suddenly Afraid Where an earlier generation complained of C.I.O. "communism," this one warns of U.A.W. socialism. By Jamelle Bouie David Brooks The Courage to Follow the Evidence on Transgender Care Dr. Hilary Cass's thoughtful medical review is a model for how we should address difficult issues. By David Brooks Frank Bruni The Unsolvable Mysteries of Donald and Melania's Marriage Trump's trial brings more questions than answers to the fore. By Frank Bruni Michelle Goldberg Republicans Wanted a Crackdown on Israel's Critics. Columbia Obliged. The latest campus antisemitism hearing was a travesty. By Michelle Goldberg John McWhorter What if O.J.'s Trial Happened Now? It's a different world, much more so than people want to acknowledge. By John McWhorter Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT letters Rethinking the Ethics of Tax Deductions Responses to an essay that suggested that the affluent forgo some deductions. Also: Aid to Ukraine; gun safety on the set; plastics and pollutants. 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 ADVERTISEMENT 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