NotableWhat is Putin trying to do in Europe? “Leaders should be prepared to call out Russia and be candid with their citizens about these dangers, the nature of the struggle and how Russian threats are best addressed.” — Lawrence Freedman, an emeritus professor of war studies at King’s College London Two democracy heroes on America. “There are seven million-plus Jews and seven million-plus Palestinians living between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea — and neither are leaving. The only solution is two states — no matter how long that takes.” — Thomas L. Friedman, an Opinion columnist A war America could win. “America has let go of its maritime edge at its own peril. But Congress has an opportunity to bring it back.” — Rana Foroohar, a global business columnist and an associate editor at The Financial Times Spotlight
The School Vouchers ScamIn Texas and Iowa, Democrats are successfully tying universal school vouchers to corruption, Jessica Grose writes. ICYMIWhat it will take for Israel to overcome the ghosts of Oct. 7. “For Israelis to surmount the formidable challenges they face, in pursuit of both victory and peace, the spirit of service — of giving yourself, doing it yourself, taking possession of your destiny against daunting odds — must win out over the spirit of entitlement.” — Bret Stephens, an Opinion columnist Listen (or Watch)More in Opinion
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