The Week in Ideas: Why a quarter of Hispanics and Latinos still support Trump
Plus: Uber and Lyft are too good to be true; Why women don't come forward about sexual assault sooner. Opinions you may have missed. One of our newest columnists, polling expert David Byler, says a lot of people are underestimating President Trump — again. Byler explains why Trump has a pretty good chance to win releection — and why a quarter of Hispanics and Latinos continue to support him . You may remember the horrific shooting of journalist Alison Parker while she was live on television in 2015. Now, says her father , YouTube is compounding the pain. Why are rides via Uber and Lyft often so much cheaper than in a taxi? If it seems too good to be true, says Megan McArdle , that's because it is. Here's why it can't stay this way forever. Whenever a woman comes forward with allegations of a long-ago sexual assault, naysayers demand to know: Why didn't she come forward sooner? Sen. Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) provides an irrefutable answer, Karen Tumulty writes . Former FBI director James Comey said there's ample Justice Department precedent for making special counsel Robert S. Mueller III's findings public. Finally, a beautiful essay on how our lives depend on butterflies — and a lot of other insects, too. Fred Hiatt Editorial Page Editor Trump’s support among Hispanics and Latinos is real. Don’t assume it will fade. Trump is an immigration hard-liner, but he maintains the support of about a quarter of Latinos. Here's how. David Byler • Read more » Everyone is underestimating Trump. It could hurt Democrats and Republicans alike. The conventional wisdom is underrating Trump. And that could lead to bad decisions and consequences for both sides. David Byler • Read more » YouTube has bolstered conspiracy theories about my daughter’s murder. It must stop. Hopefully, the website’s leaders are not as soulless as its algorithms. Andy Parker • Read more » Uber and Lyft are losing money. At some point, we’ll pay for it. Customers will be in for a rude shock when the companies start charging us what the rides are actually worth. Megan McArdle • Read more » Martha McSally’s #MeToo statement took guts — maybe as much as her actions in uniform The senator from Arizona makes a powerful statement. Karen Tumulty • Read more » Republicans are wrong. Transparency is possible in the Mueller investigation. Providing details about a completed investigation of intense public interest has long been a part of Justice Department practice. James Comey • Read more » Butterflies aren’t expendable. Our brittle reality depends on them, too. An insect apocalypse is our apocalypse. Michael S. Engel • 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