Opinion Today: Gaza and the election, Harris’s coalition and the New York Liberty

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View in browser|nytimes.com October 25, 2024 By Anna Marks Opinion Staff Editor In today's edition, we're offering some of our favorite recent entries from The Point, Opinion's blog. This week, our writers told you what they think about the way the Gaza War could affect voters, the Democrats' coalition politics and the New York Liberty's history-making victory. Check them out below. Thomas L. Friedman on Gaza and the election → David French on Harris's broad coalition → Meher Ahmad on the New York Liberty → Here's what we're focusing on today: Editors' Picks Trump Is Telling Us What He Would Do. Believe Him. The former president's most disturbing statements are not bluster. They are a road map to what he will do if elected again. By The Editorial Board More From Opinion Michelle Goldberg Could a Republican Lose in a State as Red as Nebraska? Nebraska's Senate race is far closer than anyone predicted. By Michelle Goldberg The Ezra Klein Show Maggie Haberman on What an Unleashed Trump Might Do The New York Times political correspondent discusses Donald Trump's past, present and possible future. 59 MIN LISTEN Guest Essay The Improbable Rise of Donald Trump Jr. Of all the figures who surround Donald Trump, his eldest son may offer the best window into the future of the MAGA movement. By Jason Zengerle Guest Essay There's a Very Good Reason College Students Don't Read Anymore The world is sending a message about its priorities, and they do not appear to include "Moby-Dick." By Jonathan Malesic Jamelle Bouie The Only Guardrail Left Is Us Trump's great accomplishment is to spread the dangerous lie that our problems can be blamed on the weakest and most vulnerable in our midst. By Jamelle Bouie David Brooks The Election Is Happening Too Soon When we all think we're right, we stay perennially stuck in place. By David Brooks Paul Krugman How Trump Could Bankrupt Social Security Retirement benefits for millions of Americans are on the line. By Paul Krugman The Worst Tucker Carlson Metaphor of the Month. So Far. A week's worth of bad political behavior. By Michelle Cottle john mcwhorter It Sounded Like Dancing, Drinking and Sex. It Blew People's Minds. Critics have come a long way since "Maple Leaf Rag." Just consider how "Cowboy Carter" rode into town. By John McWhorter serge Schmemann Biden Has a Crucial Decision to Make on Ukraine If he gives Ukraine the capability of striking deep into Russian territory, that decision would be hard for a new president to undo. By Serge Schmemann In Georgia, Harris Relies on Superstar Passion Not as fiery as her celebrity surrogates, she could use a bit of their heart and fervor. By Mara Gay Guest Essay The Dilemma Iran's Leader Faces Iran's Supreme Leader now faces a critical choice: whether to pursue nuclear weapons. By Karim Sadjadpour The Summit in Russia Should Be a Wake-Up Call for the West American-led institutions are losing the high ground. By Farah Stockman Matter of Opinion Beyond Trump vs. Harris: Control of Congress Comes Down to These Races About those other Election Day matchups … 37 MIN LISTEN Damon Winter/The New York Times letters Finger-Pointing if Trump Beats Harris Readers discuss a column by Bret Stephens. Also: A flood of election mailers in Pennsylvania; speech on campus; fighting malaria. 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