NotableGraham Platner is out. Why was he ever in? “Why did those voters fall so hard for Platner, cling so tightly to him and so strenuously avoid the unfolding truth? I partly blame the elders (and, in some cases, the not-so-elders) of the Democratic Party — the gerontocrats and the lifers and the career politicians heading in that direction.” — Frank Bruni, a contributing Opinion writer, in conversation with Bret Stephens, an Opinion columnist The birthright panic. “Don’t think for a moment that the birthright citizenship ruling was any kind of tipping point. In fact, it was more or less business as usual. Darkness covers the right.” — David French, Opinion columnist What’s going on with SpaceX? “How could the same company simultaneously be viewed as a top-tier investment and something that might not be able to pay its bills?” — Bethany McLean, a financial journalist Spotlight
The Democrats Can’t Go On Like This“The trouble in Maine goes beyond a single candidate. It is a party still hoping a contender will spare it the harder work of deciding what it stands for.” ICYMIHow GLP-1s feed our sick culture. “Multiple things can be true about GLP-1s: They are truly miracles and may treat a whole range of conditions beyond obesity and diabetes. And they are often misused, partly because we have told women in multiple ways that being thin makes them valuable.” — Jessica Grose, Opinion writer Listen (or Watch)More in Opinion
In Your WordsRe: “This Is One of the Hardest Jobs in America. Millions Are Doing It Alone.” It is the false and excessively venerated idea of rugged individualism in this country that keeps us from caring better for the poor, sick, elderly, children and strangers. Take responsibility for yourself, sure, of course, as well as you can, but it is a lie that everyone can succeed, thrive and care for themselves throughout life entirely from their own ability. Aging belies that — even if you have all the money to pay for all your needs, you still will likely need SOMEONE to care for you in your final days/years, and right now there are simply not enough of them. — Favs, Pa. Read more Opinion comments here, and check out our Letters to the Editor. We hope you’ve enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times.
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