Plus: The most significant insight of the Michael Cohen hearings; One policy more than any other is to blame for the opioid epidemic   Opinions you may have missed. Well, Black History Month is over. And, says our columnist Christine Emba , none too soon, given how things went this year. Ivanka Trump found herself in a tussle with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) over the nature of work, self-help and government aid. Molly Roberts referees . The most significant insight of the Michael Cohen hearings, Karen Tumulty says , was not when he called the president a con man or Republicans cleverly shot back, “Liar, liar, pants on fire.” It was Cohen’s revelation that Trump did not expect — or even want — to win the 2016 election. One policy more than any other is to blame for the opioid epidemic, says columnist Charles Lane . And speaking of drugs: The cartel boss known as El Chapo got a lot of attention during his recent trial in New York. But he’s old-school; now meet the digital El Chapo , who controlled his illegal operation from his laptop in the Philippines. Finally, The Post’s Editorial Board last week published Our Green New Deal — a plan to fight climate change that is ambitious but also focused, efficient and effective. Take a look , and then read some of the many responses we got from our readers. And have a great week. Fred Hiatt Editorial Page Editor The worst-ever Black History Month has come to a close. I hope. If we pay close attention, some of this month’s most egregious events can remind us of the history that we should have learned. Christine Emba  •   Read more » Ivanka vs. AOC, and the war over earning it The two women are symbols. That's easier for one of them. Molly Roberts  •   Read more » The most revealing insight of Michael Cohen’s testimony Trump never expected — or even wanted — to win the election, his former personal lawyer tells Congress. Karen Tumulty  •   Read more » Here’s one billionaire who really might be a policy failure A Massachusetts lawsuit accuses Sackler family members of “illegal deceit” in the promotion of the opioid. Charles Lane  •   Read more » Meet the digital El Chapo Paul Calder Le Roux built a pill-distribution empire without border tunnels. Evan Ratliff  •   Read more » Want a Green New Deal? Here’s a better one. The planet does not need just any plan to fight global warming. It needs the smartest one. Editorial Board  •   Read more » Readers react to the Editorial Board’s Green New Deal The board said the plan proposed by congressional Democrats falls short. Readers had thoughts. Letters to the Editor  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT     Share The Week in Ideas:          Twitter          Facebook    Trouble reading?  Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for The Week in Ideas or because it is included in your subscription. Manage my email newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe from The Week in Ideas Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post  |  1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071 Democracy Dies in Darkness