Opinion Columnists

Two columnists ponder: How could the election be this close?

By Gail Collins and Bret Stephens

One year after being attacked, Israel has not won the battle on the ground or the battle for a good story to tell about itself and this war.

By Thomas L. Friedman

For this group of Christians, “Trump is good. He’s been baptized by their theology.”

By David French

“Stop the Steal” is about not trusting voters.

By Jamelle Bouie

The sidelining of the White House in global crisis spots is a big red flag.

By Ross Douthat

Netanyahu repeatedly rolled the American president, leading us all to the precipice of a much larger war.

By Nicholas Kristof

The misogynist ticket takes a shot at Kamala for dancing — and being a woman.

By Maureen Dowd

A story that’s grist for big debates without necessarily being a good movie.

By Ross Douthat

For the former president, removing millions of undocumented immigrants is the solution to most of the nation’s most pressing challenges.

By Jamelle Bouie

The economist Jason Furman discusses the economic fights that the next presidential administration will face.

By Ezra Klein