Monday’s Opinions: How Trump could lead on human rights. Really.

Democracy Dies in Darkness

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Jackson Diehl

How Trump could lead on human rights. Really.

The president has an opportunity to carve out a reputation as a fierce defender of Americans abroad.

Latest Columns

E.J. Dionne Jr.

The amateurish autocrat

Many of Trump’s moves have been inept, but his recent actions have been frightening.

Robert J. Samuelson

Globalization’s ill effects have been wildly exaggerated

The U.S. has some legitimate trade gripes, but frustration should not indict the entire trading system

Preet Bharara

Preet Bharara: Are there still public servants who will say no to the president?

James Comey stood up the chief executive when it counted. Others must do the same to restore faith in the rule of law.

Editorial Cartoons

Tom Toles	Ann Telnaes

In the Trump and the Republicans movie, the story line seems somehow familiar	The little king is angry
Seemed like a good idea at the time.	President Trump blows his top and fires FBI Director James B. Comey, apparently over the continued attention to the investigation of Trump associates and their Russian connections.

The Post’s View

Police shooting into cars too often ends in tragedy

We need changes in policy and training to prevent further pointless casualties.

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What Mr. Trump should say in his toughest meeting yet with a foreign leader

Mr. Erdogan is on the wrong track. The president should say so.

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Too many children are killed for insurance money. Here’s how states can stop it.

Washington and New York are taking the lead on imposing new standards and procedures.

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Latest Blogs

‘Silicon Valley,’ Season 4, Episode 4 Review: ‘Teambuilding Exercise’

An underlooked character gets a moment in the spotlight.

By Alyssa Rosenberg • Act Four • Read more »

Kentucky court rejects government attempt to punish printer for refusing to print ‘Lexington [Gay] Pride Festival’ T-shirt

Say that the Westboro Baptist Church comes to a printer — a printer who supports gay rights, or who is gay himself, or who just thinks the Westboro belief system is appalling — and demands that he print a “Westboro Baptist Church Pride” T-shirt. Should the government be able to punish the printer for refusing, on the theory that this constituted impermissible religious discrimination in public accommodations?

By Eugene Volokh • The Volokh Conspiracy • Read more »