George F. WillGeorge F. Will writes a twice-weekly column on politics and domestic and foreign affairs. He began his column with The Post in 1974, and he received the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 1977. His latest book, "American Happiness and Discontents," was released in September 2021.https://www.washingtonpost.comWed, 16 Oct 2024 16:39:26 +00001hourly1‘College for all’ needs a rethink. National security could depend on it.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 11 Oct 2024 12:34:45 +0000There are not enough qualified workers to build the most important component for deterring war: submarines. ‘College for all’ needs a rethink. National security could depend on it.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/10/11/navy-nuclear-submarines-worker-shortage/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/10/11/navy-nuclear-submarines-worker-shortage/George F. WillFri, 11 Oct 2024 11:00:01 +0000There are not enough qualified workers to build the most important component for deterring war: submarines. Nuclear submarines, crucial for U.S. defense and in short supplyhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 09 Oct 2024 13:25:13 +0000The U.S. may have too few nuclear submarines to tame today’s multifront assault on geopolitical rationality.Nuclear submarines, crucial for U.S. defense and in short supplyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/10/09/navy-nuclear-submarines-shortage/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/10/09/navy-nuclear-submarines-shortage/George F. WillWed, 09 Oct 2024 11:00:46 +0000The U.S. may have too few nuclear submarines to tame today’s multifront assault on geopolitical rationality.Calamity in a keystroke: How the FBI copes with mounting threatshttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 04 Oct 2024 14:09:17 +0000Director Christopher A. Wray: Cyberthreats from U.S. enemies are ‘diverse and constantly evolving.’Calamity in a keystroke: How the FBI copes with mounting threatshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/10/04/fbi-director-christopher-wray-cyberthreats/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/10/04/fbi-director-christopher-wray-cyberthreats/George F. WillFri, 04 Oct 2024 11:00:49 +0000Director Christopher A. Wray: Cyberthreats from U.S. enemies are ‘diverse and constantly evolving.’Between Harris and Trump, it’s hard to tell who’s worse on economic mattershttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 02 Oct 2024 14:21:46 +0000Kamala Harris, a Rembrandt of vagueness, is vying with Donald Trump for the economic malpractice prize.Between Harris and Trump, it’s hard to tell who’s worse on economic mattershttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/10/02/kamala-harris-donald-trump-economic-policies/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/10/02/kamala-harris-donald-trump-economic-policies/George F. WillWed, 02 Oct 2024 11:00:23 +0000Kamala Harris, a Rembrandt of vagueness, is vying with Donald Trump for the economic malpractice prize.Stopping Putin in Ukraine could also arrest a slide toward World War IIIhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 27 Sep 2024 13:23:08 +0000With Russia, China, Iran and North Korea allying, the West must ensure Putin’s aggression in Ukraine fails.Stopping Putin in Ukraine could also arrest a slide toward World War IIIhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/27/putin-russia-invasion-war-ukraine/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/27/putin-russia-invasion-war-ukraine/George F. WillFri, 27 Sep 2024 11:00:23 +0000With Russia, China, Iran and North Korea allying, the West must ensure Putin’s aggression in Ukraine fails.As Putin’s military barbarism continues, U.S. credibility is at stake https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 25 Sep 2024 15:09:23 +0000Russia’s war against Ukraine could turn out to be a bloody prologue to a blood-soaked European aftermath.As Putin’s military barbarism continues, U.S. credibility is at stake https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/25/putin-russia-ukraine-war/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/25/putin-russia-ukraine-war/George F. WillWed, 25 Sep 2024 11:00:51 +0000Russia’s war against Ukraine could turn out to be a bloody prologue to a blood-soaked European aftermath.Those beloved progressive initials, DEI and ESG, have lost their gleamhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 20 Sep 2024 13:24:33 +0000“Diversity, equity and inclusion” policies are in retreat. So is “environmental, social and governance” investing.Those beloved progressive initials, DEI and ESG, have lost their gleamhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/20/progressives-dei-esg-policies-retreat/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/20/progressives-dei-esg-policies-retreat/George F. WillFri, 20 Sep 2024 11:00:13 +0000“Diversity, equity and inclusion” policies are in retreat. So is “environmental, social and governance” investing.Unprepared for the rising, nightmarish risk of biological warfarehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 18 Sep 2024 13:39:04 +0000We might be on a ‘path to mayhem’ from AI-enhanced biological weapons. Do Harris or Trump seem to notice?Unprepared for the rising, nightmarish risk of biological warfarehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/18/biological-warfare-bioterrorism-threat/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/18/biological-warfare-bioterrorism-threat/George F. WillWed, 18 Sep 2024 11:00:16 +0000We might be on a ‘path to mayhem’ from AI-enhanced biological weapons. Do Harris or Trump seem to notice?Post-debate, the optimum 2024 political outcome comes into viewhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillThu, 12 Sep 2024 16:57:20 +0000A Harris presidency, tempered by a Republican-led Senate, might finally revive a more normal politics.Post-debate, the optimum 2024 political outcome comes into viewhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/12/kamala-harris-presidency-republican-senate/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/12/kamala-harris-presidency-republican-senate/George F. WillThu, 12 Sep 2024 16:18:33 +0000A Harris presidency, tempered by a Republican-led Senate, might finally revive a more normal politics.TikTok back in court as government does the ‘national security’ dancehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 11 Sep 2024 14:58:22 +0000Declaring TikTok a “national security” threat doesn’t excuse government interference with speech.TikTok back in court as government does the ‘national security’ dancehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/11/bytedance-tiktok-ban-legal-appeal/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/11/bytedance-tiktok-ban-legal-appeal/George F. WillWed, 11 Sep 2024 11:00:26 +0000Declaring TikTok a “national security” threat doesn’t excuse government interference with speech.How to cause indecent exposure (of their minds) at the Harris-Trump debatehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 06 Sep 2024 14:25:59 +0000Questions for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as their Tuesday night presidential debate looms.How to cause indecent exposure (of their minds) at the Harris-Trump debatehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/06/kamala-harris-donald-trump-presidential-debate/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/06/kamala-harris-donald-trump-presidential-debate/George F. WillFri, 06 Sep 2024 11:00:31 +0000Questions for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as their Tuesday night presidential debate looms.Rah-rah, the college football industry unveils its fall product linehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 04 Sep 2024 12:00:11 +0000With rivalries crumbling and star players following the money, the league says goodbye to pretense.Rah-rah, the college football industry unveils its fall product linehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/04/college-football-name-image-likeness/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/04/college-football-name-image-likeness/George F. WillWed, 04 Sep 2024 11:00:37 +0000With rivalries crumbling and star players following the money, the league says goodbye to pretense.Have you committed a felony yet? Probably so.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 30 Aug 2024 12:40:13 +0000Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch’s new book shows a country overburdened by superfluous laws.Have you committed a felony yet? Probably so.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/30/justice-neil-gorsuch-new-book/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/30/justice-neil-gorsuch-new-book/George F. WillFri, 30 Aug 2024 11:00:05 +0000Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch’s new book shows a country overburdened by superfluous laws.History is on Trump’s side for this one thing. It’s still a bad idea. https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 28 Aug 2024 13:41:17 +0000Presidents aren’t allowed to pick and choose which appropriated spending they’ll deign to use.History is on Trump’s side for this one thing. It’s still a bad idea. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/28/trump-impoundment-congressional-spending/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/28/trump-impoundment-congressional-spending/George F. WillWed, 28 Aug 2024 11:00:14 +0000Presidents aren’t allowed to pick and choose which appropriated spending they’ll deign to use.Memo to Trump: Birthright citizenship is a constitutional right. Period. https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 23 Aug 2024 12:02:52 +0000Trump and others argue against birthright citizenship. They’re mistaken.Memo to Trump: Birthright citizenship is a constitutional right. Period. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/23/trump-birthright-citizenship-constitutional/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/23/trump-birthright-citizenship-constitutional/George F. WillFri, 23 Aug 2024 11:00:39 +0000Trump and others argue against birthright citizenship. They’re mistaken.Abracadabra! It’s the dueling Harris and Trump economic magic acts.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 21 Aug 2024 13:39:44 +0000Between Harris’s price controls and Trump’s tariffs, this campaign is a travesty of economic policy.Abracadabra! It’s the dueling Harris and Trump economic magic acts.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/21/kamala-harris-donald-trump-economic-policies/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/21/kamala-harris-donald-trump-economic-policies/George F. WillWed, 21 Aug 2024 11:00:36 +0000Between Harris’s price controls and Trump’s tariffs, this campaign is a travesty of economic policy.Democrats, welcome to Chicago. Behold what progressivism hath wrought.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 16 Aug 2024 13:01:50 +0000Chicago is a warning to the nation about the harrowing consequences of the ‘blue model’ of urban governing.Democrats, welcome to Chicago. Behold what progressivism hath wrought.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/16/chicago-progressivism-urban-politics/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/16/chicago-progressivism-urban-politics/George F. WillFri, 16 Aug 2024 11:00:27 +0000Chicago is a warning to the nation about the harrowing consequences of the ‘blue model’ of urban governing.For the Democratic convention playlist: ‘The Blue State Governance Blues’https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 14 Aug 2024 13:40:55 +0000The Democratic Party’s grip on Illinois grows ever tighter, to the benefit of nearby states. For the Democratic convention playlist: ‘The Blue State Governance Blues’https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/14/democratic-convention-illinois-struggles/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/14/democratic-convention-illinois-struggles/George F. WillWed, 14 Aug 2024 11:00:54 +0000The Democratic Party’s grip on Illinois grows ever tighter, to the benefit of nearby states. A market hiccup with a message about Fed meddlinghttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 09 Aug 2024 13:35:55 +0000The market plunge might offer a tutorial about the steep price of cheap money.A market hiccup with a message about Fed meddlinghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/09/federal-reserve-economic-policy-stock-market/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/09/federal-reserve-economic-policy-stock-market/George F. WillFri, 09 Aug 2024 11:00:08 +0000The market plunge might offer a tutorial about the steep price of cheap money.This enigmatic state may be the key to Senate controlhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 07 Aug 2024 14:12:56 +0000In a contest between Jacky Rosen and Sam Brown, Nevada’s politics are as inscrutable as ever.This enigmatic state may be the key to Senate controlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/07/nevada-rosen-brown-senate-election/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/07/nevada-rosen-brown-senate-election/George F. WillWed, 07 Aug 2024 11:00:55 +0000In a contest between Jacky Rosen and Sam Brown, Nevada’s politics are as inscrutable as ever.Two candidates, blithely campaigning on a treadmill to oblivionhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 02 Aug 2024 14:51:03 +0000The national debt surpasses $35 trillion as the unserious Trump and Harris campaigns roll on.Two candidates, blithely campaigning on a treadmill to oblivionhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/02/trump-harris-national-debt/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/02/trump-harris-national-debt/George F. WillFri, 02 Aug 2024 11:00:12 +0000The national debt surpasses $35 trillion as the unserious Trump and Harris campaigns roll on.Progressives’ abortion fearmongering turns, ridiculously, to Comstockhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 31 Jul 2024 13:17:08 +0000Today, the Comstock Act is a travesty and an irrelevance, not a fresh terror endangering abortion rights.Progressives’ abortion fearmongering turns, ridiculously, to Comstockhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/31/comstock-act-abortion-rights/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/31/comstock-act-abortion-rights/George F. WillWed, 31 Jul 2024 11:00:04 +0000Today, the Comstock Act is a travesty and an irrelevance, not a fresh terror endangering abortion rights.Giving Democrats a clear Senate majority is a very bad ideahttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 26 Jul 2024 15:01:27 +0000If you think today’s political climate can’t get worse, wait until Democrats jettison the filibuster.Giving Democrats a clear Senate majority is a very bad ideahttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/26/democratic-senate-majority-filibuster/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/26/democratic-senate-majority-filibuster/George F. WillFri, 26 Jul 2024 11:00:16 +0000If you think today’s political climate can’t get worse, wait until Democrats jettison the filibuster.Democrats, fear not an open conventionhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillMon, 22 Jul 2024 20:34:55 +0000Let’s hope Biden’s endorsement is the last irresponsible act of an irresponsibly long public career. Democrats, fear not an open conventionhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/22/democrats-convention-kamala-harris/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/22/democrats-convention-kamala-harris/George F. WillMon, 22 Jul 2024 20:01:44 +0000Let’s hope Biden’s endorsement is the last irresponsible act of an irresponsibly long public career. This election is Democratic progressivism vs. GOP progressivism-lite. Alas.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 19 Jul 2024 13:11:30 +0000Republicans and Democrats haven’t been this aligned on policy since the Eisenhower 1950s.This election is Democratic progressivism vs. GOP progressivism-lite. Alas.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/19/trump-vance-republican-progressivism/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/19/trump-vance-republican-progressivism/George F. WillFri, 19 Jul 2024 11:00:26 +0000Republicans and Democrats haven’t been this aligned on policy since the Eisenhower 1950s.With Vance, Trump has selected a standard-bearer of MAGA politicshttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillTue, 16 Jul 2024 01:11:00 +0000Into a high-stakes, high-decibel election comes another loud voice, when a bit of silence would be welcome.With Vance, Trump has selected a standard-bearer of MAGA politicshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/15/donald-trump-vance-vice-president/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/15/donald-trump-vance-vice-president/George F. WillMon, 15 Jul 2024 23:42:14 +0000Into a high-stakes, high-decibel election comes another loud voice, when a bit of silence would be welcome.Whoops, the progressive road to nirvana ran into a Supreme Court detourhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 10 Jul 2024 13:23:35 +0000Two Supreme Court rulings block the progressive drive to concentrate power in the executive branch.Whoops, the progressive road to nirvana ran into a Supreme Court detourhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/10/supreme-court-progressive-executive-branch/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/10/supreme-court-progressive-executive-branch/George F. WillWed, 10 Jul 2024 11:00:16 +0000Two Supreme Court rulings block the progressive drive to concentrate power in the executive branch.Biden might exit, but rising distrust of institutions seems here to stayhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillMon, 08 Jul 2024 19:18:40 +0000The White House and its media accomplices steadily maintained the fiction of Biden’s competency. Biden might exit, but rising distrust of institutions seems here to stayhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/08/joe-biden-american-institutions-news-media/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/08/joe-biden-american-institutions-news-media/George F. WillMon, 08 Jul 2024 18:51:06 +0000The White House and its media accomplices steadily maintained the fiction of Biden’s competency. Don’t despair, ‘normal’ U.S. politics are abnormal. Happy Fourth! https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 03 Jul 2024 11:17:37 +0000The relative calm of the past century in U.S. politics was preceded by tumult in the 19th century.Don’t despair, ‘normal’ U.S. politics are abnormal. Happy Fourth! https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/03/july-fourth-american-political-history/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/03/july-fourth-american-political-history/George F. WillWed, 03 Jul 2024 11:00:32 +0000The relative calm of the past century in U.S. politics was preceded by tumult in the 19th century.Supreme Court conservatives sure have a funny way of voting as a ‘bloc’https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillMon, 01 Jul 2024 13:29:46 +0000The decision about Biden administration influence on social media platforms produced an interesting split.Supreme Court conservatives sure have a funny way of voting as a ‘bloc’https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/01/murthy-supreme-court-decision/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/01/murthy-supreme-court-decision/George F. WillMon, 01 Jul 2024 11:00:41 +0000The decision about Biden administration influence on social media platforms produced an interesting split.The nation deserves better than that debate. Or does it?https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 28 Jun 2024 17:16:24 +0000Could Trump temper his loutishness? Could Biden sustain semi-acuity for 90 minutes? No, and no.The nation deserves better than that debate. Or does it?https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/06/28/trump-biden-debate-fiasco/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/06/28/trump-biden-debate-fiasco/George F. WillFri, 28 Jun 2024 17:00:52 +0000Could Trump temper his loutishness? Could Biden sustain semi-acuity for 90 minutes? No, and no.The only comforting thing about Biden vs. Trump: One of them will losehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 26 Jun 2024 13:56:09 +0000Biden’s most remarkable achievement as president has been to produce “Trump nostalgia.” The only comforting thing about Biden vs. Trump: One of them will losehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/06/26/biden-trump-presidential-campaigns/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/06/26/biden-trump-presidential-campaigns/George F. WillWed, 26 Jun 2024 11:00:50 +0000Biden’s most remarkable achievement as president has been to produce “Trump nostalgia.” How a long, debt-loving bipartisan consensus has warped U.S. businesshttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 21 Jun 2024 15:00:45 +0000Ruchir Sharma’s new book reveals the ill effects from the government’s cheap-money policies.How a long, debt-loving bipartisan consensus has warped U.S. businesshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/06/19/sharma-what-went-wrong-capitalism/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/06/19/sharma-what-went-wrong-capitalism/George F. WillFri, 21 Jun 2024 11:00:13 +0000Ruchir Sharma’s new book reveals the ill effects from the government’s cheap-money policies.Calling Willie Mays a ‘natural’ was to underrate his craft and smartshttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 19 Jun 2024 16:44:38 +0000His athleticism and ebullience encouraged the perception of him as man-child effortlessly matched against grown men. Don't believe it. Calling Willie Mays a ‘natural’ was to underrate his craft and smartshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/06/18/george-will-willie-mays-obituary/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/06/18/george-will-willie-mays-obituary/George F. WillWed, 19 Jun 2024 02:05:36 +0000His athleticism and ebullience encouraged the perception of him as man-child effortlessly matched against grown men. Don't believe it. Questions for the Biden-Trump ‘debate’ that might be usefulhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 14 Jun 2024 21:09:35 +0000Let’s find out where the candidates stand on entitlements, protectionism, the Constitution and other matters.Questions for the Biden-Trump ‘debate’ that might be usefulhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/06/14/questions-biden-trump-debate/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/06/14/questions-biden-trump-debate/George F. WillFri, 14 Jun 2024 20:49:28 +0000Let’s find out where the candidates stand on entitlements, protectionism, the Constitution and other matters.Electing prosecutors is a terrible idea. Trump’s conviction shows why.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 12 Jun 2024 16:54:20 +0000Manhattan’s district attorney, Alvin Bragg, campaigned for the job with a promise to go after Trump.Electing prosecutors is a terrible idea. Trump’s conviction shows why.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/06/12/trump-prosecutor-alvin-bragg/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/06/12/trump-prosecutor-alvin-bragg/George F. WillWed, 12 Jun 2024 11:00:45 +0000Manhattan’s district attorney, Alvin Bragg, campaigned for the job with a promise to go after Trump.The Biden administration is the most progressive in U.S. historyhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 07 Jun 2024 13:24:50 +0000Biden’s aim: minimize the market’s role by maximizing government’s role in allocating society’s resources.The Biden administration is the most progressive in U.S. historyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/06/07/biden-progressive-presidency/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/06/07/biden-progressive-presidency/George F. WillFri, 07 Jun 2024 11:00:05 +0000Biden’s aim: minimize the market’s role by maximizing government’s role in allocating society’s resources.On immigration, the too-little-too-late president strikes againhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 05 Jun 2024 14:07:56 +0000If Biden loses in November, voters’ concerns about disorder might be a major reason.On immigration, the too-little-too-late president strikes againhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/06/05/biden-failed-immigration-policy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/06/05/biden-failed-immigration-policy/George F. WillWed, 05 Jun 2024 11:00:41 +0000If Biden loses in November, voters’ concerns about disorder might be a major reason.Menthol cigarettes are a health menace and a Biden election year problemhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 31 May 2024 14:16:18 +0000The White House flinches from banning a product favored by Black Americans, whose support Biden needs. Menthol cigarettes are a health menace and a Biden election year problemhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/31/biden-ban-menthol-cigarette-african-americans/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/31/biden-ban-menthol-cigarette-african-americans/George F. WillFri, 31 May 2024 11:00:04 +0000The White House flinches from banning a product favored by Black Americans, whose support Biden needs. The FTC’s trustbusting is getting ridiculous. Luxury handbags? Please.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 29 May 2024 13:24:37 +0000Having lost against tech giants, now the agency is going after luxury handbags. That’s more its speed.The FTC’s trustbusting is getting ridiculous. Luxury handbags? Please.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/29/ftc-tapestry-capri-handbag-antitrust/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/29/ftc-tapestry-capri-handbag-antitrust/George F. WillWed, 29 May 2024 11:00:08 +0000Having lost against tech giants, now the agency is going after luxury handbags. That’s more its speed.On Memorial Day, let’s remember the price paid for what we havehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 24 May 2024 14:14:35 +0000Arlington National Cemetery’s headstones speak with silent eloquence of the price paid for what we have.On Memorial Day, let’s remember the price paid for what we havehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/24/memorial-day-military-ultimate-sacrifice/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/24/memorial-day-military-ultimate-sacrifice/George F. WillFri, 24 May 2024 11:00:53 +0000Arlington National Cemetery’s headstones speak with silent eloquence of the price paid for what we have.The Supreme Court makes a dangerous ruling, delighting progressiveshttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 22 May 2024 14:37:46 +0000The justices, endorsing the CFPB’s structure, are feeding the executive branch’s sense of entitlement.The Supreme Court makes a dangerous ruling, delighting progressiveshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/22/supreme-court-cfpb-ruling/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/22/supreme-court-cfpb-ruling/George F. WillWed, 22 May 2024 11:00:06 +0000The justices, endorsing the CFPB’s structure, are feeding the executive branch’s sense of entitlement.You won’t hear much about campaign finance reform in 2024. Good. https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 17 May 2024 13:01:23 +0000The progressive dream of controlling political speech by controlling political money has vanished.You won’t hear much about campaign finance reform in 2024. Good. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/17/campaign-finance-reform-2024-ads/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/17/campaign-finance-reform-2024-ads/George F. WillFri, 17 May 2024 11:00:38 +0000The progressive dream of controlling political speech by controlling political money has vanished.Now on TikTok: The government doing its latest national security dancehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 15 May 2024 14:46:39 +0000Its move against the Chinese-owned platform won’t be its last attempt to control the internet.How, exactly, is TikTok a threat to national security?https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/15/tiktok-ban-no-national-security-issue/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/15/tiktok-ban-no-national-security-issue/George F. WillWed, 15 May 2024 11:00:25 +0000The government’s move against the Chinese-owned platform won’t be its last attempt to control the internet.Trump, Biden and why the regal presidency perpetually disappoints votershttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 10 May 2024 12:47:33 +0000The executive branch has steadily accrued power, leading to failure born of inflated expectations.Trump, Biden and why the regal presidency perpetually disappoints votershttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/10/trump-biden-presidential-authority/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/10/trump-biden-presidential-authority/George F. WillFri, 10 May 2024 11:00:19 +0000The executive branch has steadily accrued power, leading to failure born of inflated expectations.In defense of not votinghttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 08 May 2024 12:59:04 +0000The 2024 election presents an opportunity for Americans to send a message about thoughtful disgust. In defense of not votinghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/08/biden-trump-election-not-voting/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/08/biden-trump-election-not-voting/George F. WillWed, 08 May 2024 11:00:52 +0000The 2024 election presents an opportunity for Americans to send a message about thoughtful disgust. The 2024 electorate is more interesting than either candidatehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 03 May 2024 12:42:17 +0000Put aside the sour, glowering Biden and Trump, and let’s talk about how the voters might break down.The 2024 electorate is more interesting than either candidatehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/03/biden-trump-electorate-2024/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/03/biden-trump-electorate-2024/George F. WillFri, 03 May 2024 11:00:03 +0000Put aside the sour, glowering Biden and Trump, and let’s talk about how the voters might break down.Voters, please think about the menace of nuclear annihilationhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 01 May 2024 13:17:14 +0000A new book outlines how nuclear war would unfold, noting that humanity’s survival depends on statesmanship and luck — as much the latter as the former.Voters, please think about the menace of nuclear annihilationhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/01/rising-threat-nuclear-war-annihilation/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/01/rising-threat-nuclear-war-annihilation/George F. WillWed, 01 May 2024 11:00:25 +0000A new book outlines how nuclear war would unfold, noting that humanity’s survival depends on statesmanship and luck — as much the latter as the former.The leakage of universities’ prestige amid protests is most welcome https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillFri, 26 Apr 2024 16:22:39 +0000By all means, as antisemitism spreads on campuses, please cast aspersions on “elite” (meaning expensive) higher education (higher than what?). The leakage of universities’ prestige amid protests is most welcome https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/26/campus-antisemitism-protests-universities-prestige/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/26/campus-antisemitism-protests-universities-prestige/George F. WillFri, 26 Apr 2024 14:46:09 +0000By all means, as antisemitism spreads on campuses, please cast aspersions on “elite” (meaning expensive) higher education (higher than what?). So, 112 ignoble, infantile Republicans voted to endanger civilizationhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeorge F. WillWed, 24 Apr 2024 14:48:38 +0000For the satisfaction of committing populist naughtiness, dozens of House GOP members voted to assure Vladimir Putin’s attempt to erase a European nation. So, 112 ignoble, infantile Republicans voted to endanger civilizationhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/24/ignoble-house-republicans-against-ukraine-aid/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/24/ignoble-house-republicans-against-ukraine-aid/George F. WillWed, 24 Apr 2024 11:00:52 +0000For the satisfaction of committing populist naughtiness, dozens of House GOP members voted to assure Vladimir Putin’s attempt to erase a European nation.