Washington Post's A.M. Opinions, Starting With Admiral McRaven "Take" On Coronavirus

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By Fred Hiatt Editorial page editor  Email You may remember retired Adm. William H. McRaven as the man who led the operation that led to the death of Osama bin Laden. You may have read his best-selling "Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World." Or this may be your first encounter. Whichever the case, I think you will be moved and inspired by this short recollection from his SEAL training, and its lesson for us today. And we’ve been asking how you are experiencing this new world we’re all in. We published a sampling of the tales you have sent us. Thanks to those who contributed — and to everyone for reading. (David Ryder/Reuters) The coronavirus has thrown us all in the mud But we can and should be hopeful. By William H. McRaven ●  Read more »   ‘It’s a waking nightmare’: Readers share tales of testing, layoffs and other challenges Readers around the country share how covid-19 has changed their lives. Read more »   No, the airlines do not need a bailout Save that funding for smaller businesses, and let carriers declare bankruptcy as they have in the past. By Catherine Rampell ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   The coronavirus pandemic is not an economic crisis. It’s a health care crisis. Cash to consumers cannot jump-start consumption. Relief to producers will not jump-start production. By Fareed Zakaria ●  Read more »   Where would the U.S. stand in a post-pandemic assessment? As authoritarian China turns a corner toward recovery, can the U.S. and its democracy follow suit? By David Ignatius ●  Read more »   Trump’s latest attack on the media is more heinous than usual An ugly question, followed by an even uglier answer. By Greg Sargent ●  Read more »   How to create togetherness without actually being together We’re fighting an effortless but difficult war against the coronavirus. By Eugene Robinson ●  Read more »   Let’s talk about the grim realities of the coronavirus at the dinner table Might the family meal make a slight resurgence? By Mitch Daniels ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Why is the media accurately reporting my coronavirus actions just to be mean? Why are they deciding things are bad when they could just as easily be good? By Alexandra Petri ●  Read more »   How the coronavirus crisis could make Biden a better president Perhaps he'll discover his policy ambition. By Paul Waldman ●  Read more »   Coronavirus might make authoritarianism look like the answer. It’s not. We believe that all of us are diminished when any are lost. By Michael Gerson ●  Read more »   It’s time to practice social and economic distancing from China The coronavirus crisis has also exposed just how dependent we have become on China in key sectors of our economy. By Marc Thiessen ●  Read more »     Editorial Cartoons Trump can explain about the coming recession He hopes it catches on. By Tom Toles ●  Read more »   Working from home now? Here’s some advice from a seasoned freelance cartoonist. Ann Telnaes's advice for working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic. By Ann Telnaes ●  Read more »     The Post’s View The danger of a second wave We must prepare for long pandemic response. By Editorial Board ●  Read more »   A failure of leadership in Latin America The presidents of Brazil and Mexico dangerously play down the risk of covid-19. By Editorial Board ●  Read more »   A D.C. Council member discloses he was the victim of sexual abuse and sets a powerful example It’s important to recall, however, that predators’ targets can still remain anonymous if they still choose. By Editorial Board ●  Read more »     International Opinions With a pandemic as cover, Netanyahu is carrying out a coup in Israel The coronavirus arrived at just the right moment to provide pretexts for seizing authoritarian powers. By Gershom Gorenberg ●  Read more »   Iran’s biggest holiday of the year is about to make its pandemic even worse Public apathy and official neglect are combining to form a perfect storm By Jason Rezaian ●  Read more »   The next two weeks will decide Africa’s fate on the coronavirus Europe might have lost the window of opportunity to contain the virus, but African countries still have a chance. By Devi Sridhar ●  Read more »

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