NotableA dangerous lack of strategy in Iran. “Increasingly, the truth appears to be that the president of the United States has started a war without any idea of how to end it.” — The editorial board Taking away access to H.I.V. medication is immoral and counterproductive. “If action isn’t taken by state legislators, this could bring thousands of Americans back to the days when AIDS was a merciless killer.” — Maia Szalavitz, a contributing Opinion writer It’s the company music fans hate. “Trump’s promise to rein in price-gouging in the live entertainment business, like so many of the other ways he promised to watch out for working Americans, went in the opposite direction.” — Noah Shachtman, a contributing Opinion writer Spotlight
Mass Shooters Are Getting Younger and More OnlineTwo professors of criminology write that the violence is not a means to an end — it is the end. ICYMIHow Trump destroyed the aura of a wartime president. “With his war raging, he’s spent the last two weekends golfing. Trump refuses to treat his role with reverence, so others don’t feel much need to either.” — Michelle Goldberg, Opinion columnist More in OpinionIn Your WordsRe: “The Democratic Brand Is Toxic in Too Many States” No, no, no. The last thing the Democrats need is “rebranding.” They need a new set of young, fearless standard bearers willing to work nationwide to the precinct level with a laser focus on local concerns. That would be one short step toward rebuilding trust and regenerating the enthusiasm absent since Obama left office. — A comment by Rick Spanier from Tucson, Ariz. Read more comments on the story 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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