Election 2020: Opinions

An examination of the data reveals surprising patterns — and foreshadows a new direction for the Democratic Party.

Read a transcript of our columnists’ real-time commentary on the inauguration.

It's a fitting end to a presidency that's been awash in grift from the start.

Four years later, Trump deserves a hollow, cheerless send-off equal to his legacy.

McConnell blasts Trump's "lies" for inciting the insurrection. But Republicans fed those lies for weeks.

A Wisconsin lawmaker wants to upend how the state allocates its electoral votes.

Can anyone say they're more optimistic about America than they were five years ago?

How Democrats will seek to strengthen democracy after Trump tried to destroy it.

The involvement of veterans in the assault on the Capitol reflects a disturbing connection between extremism and the military.

Why Biden is right to seek national unity — in spite of everything.

The willful blindness of Republicans.

Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley cannot memory-hole their despicable validation of lies about the election.

Jen Psaki vows to rebuild trust, one daily session at a time.

Now is no time for "healing."

As minority leader, the senator from Kentucky will play a vital role in the fortunes of the nation, and the party, as a new administration begins.