Opinion Today: Israel, M.T.G. and Trump vs. Grover Cleveland

Updates from Times Opinion's blog.

View in browser|nytimes.com May 10, 2024 By Anna Marks Staff Editor In today's newsletter, we're offering some of our favorite entries from The Point, Times Opinion's blog. This week, our writers told you what they think about President Biden's pause on arms transfers to Israel, Marjorie Taylor Greene's congressional antics and the differences between Donald Trump and Grover Cleveland. Check them out below. Nicholas Kristof on Biden and arms transfers to Israel → Gail Collins on Donald Trump and Grover Cleveland → Michelle Cottle on Marjorie Taylor Greene → Here's what we're focusing on today: Editors' Picks The New York Times The Ezra Klein Show This Is a Very Weird Moment in the History of Drug Laws The war on drugs failed, but decriminalization is facing its own backlash. What's next? 1 HR 2 MIN LISTEN ADVERTISEMENT More From Opinion Jamelle Bouie Trump Is Not Invincible It's never good to be on trial, no matter who you are. By Jamelle Bouie Michelle Goldberg After College Presidents, Republicans Are Coming for Liberal Donors Authoritarians abroad often target NGOs. Don't think it can't happen here. By Michelle Goldberg Paul Krugman Give Me Laundry Liberty or Give Me Death! MAGA Republicans' obsession with woke washing machines. By Paul Krugman Bret Stephens President Biden Just Made His Biggest Blunder The consequences of Biden's decision to withhold munitions from Israel could be the opposite of what he intends. By Bret Stephens Pamela Paul Watch Out for the Better Mother Better Mothers may be no better than the rest of us. Only our children know the truth. By Pamela Paul David Brooks How to Create a Society That Prizes Decency It starts with keeping our humanity and recognizing it in others. By David Brooks Guest Essay Bird Flu Is Our Fault Millions of birds have died because of bird flu. Human activity has helped make the virus more deadly. By Alex Tey ADVERTISEMENT Stormy Daniels Will Not Be Shamed Her pornography career cannot be equated to making up a story. By Jessica Bennett Matter of Opinion Let the Trump Veep Auditions Begin What the former president's V.P. shortlist tells us about his possible second term. 38 MIN LISTEN David French Paging Senator Schumer … There is a simple way to fix the Antisemitism Awareness Act. By David French John McWhorter Why Was This Treasure of Musical Theater All but Lost to the Ages? It was one of the best Black musicals ever to make it to Broadway, and you've probably never heard of it. By John McWhorter Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images letters Stormy Daniels vs. Donald Trump Readers discuss her testimony, urge live TV coverage and cite a parable. Also: A judge's bias; Marjorie Taylor Greene; R.F.K. Jr.; teen depression and smartphones. 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. 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. 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