Opinion Today: Musk and Trump, a potential debate and “Slow Horses”

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View in browser|nytimes.com October 11, 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 a Musk-Trump alliance, a potential presidential debate and a beloved spy series. Check them out below. Zeynep Tufekci on Musk and Trump → David Swerdlick on a potential debate → Brent Staples on "Slow Horses" → Here's what we're focusing on today: Editors' Picks Eric Lee/The New York Times Guest Essay Give Ukraine NATO Membership. Peace Depends on It. Europe will not be secure — and will not be whole and free — until Ukraine is in NATO. Ukraine will not agree to end the war without it. By William B. Taylor More From Opinion Guest Essay A Small-C Conservative Case for Kamala Harris The Democratic candidate would bring three things the country desperately needs: stability, unity and optimism. By Joe Klein Jamelle Bouie The Problem With This Conspiracy Theory Is Reality It's not indoctrination that's keeping a majority of younger voters out of the Republican column. By Jamelle Bouie The Ezra Klein Show Ta-Nehisi Coates on Israel: 'I Felt Lied To' The journalist discusses his experience visiting Israel and the West Bank. 1 HR 20 MIN LISTEN If 'They' Can Control the Weather, They're Doing a Lousy Job The week in bad public behavior and political nonsense. By Michelle Cottle David Brooks How Harris Can Finish Strong Some tips from novelists and screenwriters on how to keep audiences' attention. By David Brooks Frank Bruni 'No One's Life Is More Important to Him Than His': Chris Christie on Trump and the Politicization of Disaster Relief How did we get here? By Frank Bruni Guest Essay The Supreme Court Has Grown Too Powerful. Congress Must Intervene. Lawmakers must assert their power to reject the justices' interpretations of the Constitution and enact their own. By Nikolas Bowie and Daphna Renan Guest Essay 'Founder Mode' Explains the Rise of Trump in Silicon Valley A trendy management style called "founder mode" illustrates Silicon Valley's growing tilt toward authoritarianism. By Kim Scott Guest Essay I Was Trump's Ghostwriter. A New Biopic Gets the Most Important Thing Right. Critics may argue about specific factual details, but a new account of Trump's ascent jibes with everything I saw with my own eyes. By Tony Schwartz Matter of Opinion The Divisions Roiling Beneath the Democratic Party's Joyful Exterior Three columnists explore what Kamala Harris's appeal to conservatives means for the left. 48 MIN LISTEN Frank Bruni Kamala Harris Puts Sarah Huckabee Sanders in Her Unhumble Place Parents have no monopoly on modesty. By Frank Bruni Damon Winter/The New York Times letters Reasons to Vote for Harris, Not Trump Readers respond to an editorial and critiques of the former president by those who have worked with him. Also: young voter outreach; L.G.B.T.Q. Jews; the war in Gaza; Robert Moses. 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