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‘A Tedious, Tiresome Performance’: The Best and Worst Moments From Trump’s State of the Union

Nine Opinion writers weigh in on the speech.

25.02.2026 10

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One Last Chat With David Brooks

Before leaving The Times after 22 years, David Brooks responds to readers’ questions.

13.02.2026 200

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New York Times Opinion

Vaccines, Measles and Kennedy: Three Experts on the Future of Public Health

Making sense of a year of change.

22.12.2025 30

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The Best Gifts Don’t Cost Money. Tell Us About Your Favorite.

The gifts that cost the least are sometimes the ones that mean the most. Share yours with NYT Opinion.

16.11.2025 8

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Mamdani, Cuomo or Sliwa? 14 Leaders Rate New York’s Mayoral Candidates.

Times Opinion convened a panel to weigh in on who is best equipped to lead the city.

29.10.2025 6

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Who Should Be Governor of Virginia? Nine Leaders Rate the Candidates.

Times Opinion convened a panel to weigh in on the race.

24.10.2025 5

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Who Should Be Governor of New Jersey? 11 Leaders Rated the Candidates.

Times Opinion convened a panel to weigh in on the race.

15.10.2025 5

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This Is What Our Conservative Columnists Really Think of Trump’s Bill

Seven writers on the best and worst provisions in Trump’s bill.

04.07.2025 6

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‘We’re Taking a Leap of Faith.’ 15 New Yorkers Assess the Candidates for Mayor.

One candidate stood out as a clear top choice.

17.06.2025 10

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Seven Hidden Ways Trump’s Megabill Would Remake America

The Trump administration and its allies have worked hard to conceal the true impact the legislation would have on the country.

09.06.2025 10

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13 Ways to Save Health and Science

Expert-backed ideas for continued progress.

20.05.2025 4

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What Defined Trump’s First 100 Days? 15 Columnists Weigh In.

Tariffs, deportations, mass firings, shifting alliances — this is the first draft of his new America.

30.04.2025 7

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A Road Map of Trump’s Lawless Presidency, According to 35 Legal Scholars

A diverse group of legal scholars flash red warning lights about the future of America.

28.04.2025 10

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‘It Was 90-Plus Minutes of Bad Moments’: 9 Opinion Writers on Trump’s Address to Congress

What Times Opinion columnists and writers thought of the president’s speech to Congress.

05.03.2025 10

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10 Columnists and Writers Rate What Mattered in Trump’s First Full Month

From DOGE to Ukraine to the Eric Adams case, these are the most consequential actions by the new administration so far.

01.03.2025 10

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‘Her Opening Line Was a Home Run’: The Best and Worst Moments From the Tulsi Gabbard Hearing

Eight Opinion writers weigh in on whether she’s up to the job of director of national intelligence.

31.01.2025 10

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13 Questions Kennedy Must Answer, According to Experts

The top queries from leaders and experts.

30.01.2025 10

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‘American Carnage 2: Ultimate Carnage’: Best and Worst Moments From Trump’s Inaugural Address

Fourteen Opinion writers assess the substance and style of Trump’s speech.

22.01.2025 10

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Two of the World’s Leading Thinkers on How the Left Went Astray

Thomas Piketty and Michael Sandel debate the value of open borders and what we owe migrants.

19.01.2025 70

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