NotableCalifornia got the candidates it deserved. “The thing about Californians is that on some level, they get that the state needs to change, but they won’t do what it takes — because they don’t really want it to change.” — Josh Barro, a contributing Opinion writer Dear President Ozymandias … “Why do we even call our planet’s moon “the Moon,” as if a generic noun should be a proper noun, too? That needs to change. Get ready for it: Trump Moon.” — Bret Stephens, an Opinion columnist Knicks in six. “People have smiles on their faces, and I know for sure it’s because of Da New York Knicks and their incredible playoff run.” — Spike Lee, a filmmaker Spotlight
I Went to Lebanon and Found Something Strangely HopefulOur columnist Lydia Polgreen writes that if given the chance, the country could remake itself on its own terms. ICYMIGraham Platner and the amoral center. “Why would anyone prefer sleaze to morality? Because early-21st-century Americans are profoundly divided about what being moral means.” — Ross Douthat, an Opinion columnist Listen (or Watch)
More in OpinionIn Your WordsRe: “No Wonder Everyone’s Rallying Around This Terrible Idea” People are not mad we have to pay taxes; we are mad we have to pay taxes while billionaires don’t. We are mad we have to pay taxes but don’t see any tangible results of a functioning government; instead, our taxes are used for data centers, ICE and bombing children overseas. — A comment by Jon from New York 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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