NotableA new generation experiences the wonder of visiting the moon. “The renowned news anchor Walter Cronkite recalled how he couldn’t find words to describe it: ‘I think all I said was, “Wow! Jeez!” Not exactly immortal. Well, I was nothing if not human.’ It’s still hard to find the words.” — Serge Schmemann, an Opinion writer Russia and Iran are bound by grievance. “If the Islamic republic falls, no other country in Russia’s orbit can fill its role.” — Nicole Grajewski, an assistant professor at Sciences Po in Paris Contemplating Trump at 80. “Let’s imagine how the other late-in-life presidents would regard Trump’s entry into the fold. We can’t say he’s giving them a bad name, since as a group, the gang doesn’t have all that terrific a rep to begin with.” — Gail Collins, a contributing Opinion writer Spotlight
Gaza’s Rubble Is the Grave of Our FutureGhada Abdulfattah, a writer living in Gaza, talks to ordinary Gazans who contemplate their future while living with the wounds of war. ICYMIHow Ben Sasse is living now that he’s dying. “For the listener or viewer who — whether for Ehrman’s reasons or others — doesn’t believe in God and finds your cosmic optimism admirable but maybe thinks that you’re deluding yourself on the brink of actual finitude, what would you say to that person?” — Ross Douthat, an Opinion columnist, in conversation with Ben Sasse, a former U.S. senator Listen (or Watch)More in Opinion
In Your WordsRe: “Hillary Clinton: How to Fix Affordability” With all respect, this essay is straight out of the early days of her presidential campaign. We are a different country now, and these types of reasoned, technically sound, good ideas do not match the gladiatorial politics of the moment. — A comment by Allen from Philadelphia 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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