Opinion Today: The ten commandments, Trump’s tariffs and social media warnings

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View in browser|nytimes.com June 21, 2024 By Anna Marks 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 Louisiana's order to post the ten commandments in classrooms, Trump's tariff proposal and the surgeon general's recommendation for warning labels on social media. Check them out below. David French on Louisiana and the ten commandments → Paul Krugman on Trump's tariff proposal → Pamela Paul on social media warnings → Here's what we're focusing on today: Editors' Picks Library of Congress Michelle Goldberg Trump's Allies Say They'll Enforce the Comstock Act. Believe Them. Democrats should rally around a bill to overhaul the 1873 anti-vice law. By Michelle Goldberg More From Opinion Jamelle Bouie The Lazy Authoritarianism of Donald Trump The former president is no more prepared for a second term than he was for a first. He might even be less prepared. By Jamelle Bouie Guest Essay How Marco Rubio Could Cost Biden the Election Rubio offers Latinos the chance to vote for one of their own to be a heartbeat away from the presidency. By Michael LaRosa Guest Essay Workers Shouldn't Have to Risk Their Lives in Heat Waves Laws aren't keeping pace with the risks climate change poses to workers laboring under sweltering conditions. By Terri Gerstein Frank Bruni Donald Trump Is You! And You! And You! Audaciously and laughably, a playboy plutocrat turns himself into Everyman. By Frank Bruni When Pariahs Like Putin and Kim Meet, Watch Out Their discussion of military assistance is not likely to be healthy for the world. By Serge Schmemann Matter of Opinion What J.D. Vance's Transformation Tells Us About the Future of Democracy Can populist leaders actually fix the world's unsolvable problems? 37 MIN LISTEN The Ezra Klein Show Trump's Bold Vision for America: Higher Prices! Inflation is Biden's weak spot. Matthew Yglesias argues that it may also be Trump's. 1 HR 34 MIN LISTEN Guest Essay The Original Sin of Olympics Sex Testing We had a chance to treat sex categories in sports with curiosity and compassion instead of condemnation. We still can. By Michael Waters John McWhorter What Donald Trump Talks About When He Talks About 'Donald Trump' When the former president refers to himself, there's something he's not saying. By John McWhorter letters J.D. Vance's Claims About the 2020 Election Responses to Ross Douthat's interview with Senator Vance. Also: Clarence Thomas and the Supreme Court's reputation; hair loss; a perplexing headline. 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. 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