Monday's Headlines: Democrats’ view of Kavanaugh shaped by bitter 2004 hearing

Pope Benedict, in seclusion, looms in the opposition to Pope Francis; In Sept. primaries, insurgents seek to topple more Democratic veterans; Lab-grown brain bits open windows to...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Democrats' view of Kavanaugh shaped by bitter 2004 hearing When former President George W. Bush nominated Brett Kavanaugh for a federal circuit judgeship, Kavanaugh's work on partisan missions put him at odds with Democrats. But the strategy Democrats used then to block his nomination for three years will no longer be available to them as Kavanaugh's Supreme Court hearings begin Tuesday. By Michael Kranish  •  Read more » Pope Benedict, in seclusion, looms in the opposition to Pope Francis Although many hoped to hear from Benedict amid new allegations that a coverup of sexual misconduct reached the Vatican, he has kept silent on church matters. But he has been used as a symbol of resistance for a segment of traditionalists who oppose elements of Francis's reformist papacy. By Chico Harlan and Stefano Pitrelli  •   Read more »   In Sept. primaries, insurgents seek to topple more Democratic veterans In four of five primary states — Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Delaware, and New York — efforts are under way to dismantle the party establishment, starting with politicians who first took power when compromises with the right were more routine. By David Weigel  •   Read more »   Lab-grown brain bits open windows to the mind — and a maze of ethical dilemmas Human "minibrains" are currently far from anything approaching moral personhood in a dish, but rapid progress in the laboratory has spurred scientists to say it's time to talk about ethics. By Carolyn Johnson  •   Read more »   Analysis As a German symbol of postindustrial ruin pins its hopes on China's money, skeptics see a path to dependency Duisburg has become a central hub in China's ambitious Belt and Road program. But critics fear the German city will focus on Chinese economic needs rather than its own — and set itself up for another bust. By Rick Noack  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   Why don't we hear about the working class anymore? By E.J. Dionne  •   Read more »   On Labor Day, how we can really help workers this fall By Editorial  •   Read more »   Where did our raises go? To health care. By Robert Samuelson  •   Read more »   Congress isn't paying its interns enough By Barbara A. Trish  •   Read more »   Trump's most potent political export By Jackson Diehl  •   Read more »   The Puerto Rico death toll will only get higher By Irwin Redlener  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   Could cursive writing be looping its way back into our hearts? In all its flowing permutations, cursive was once a staple of American elementary education: In the classroom pantheon of Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, cursive was the writing. In recent decades it was declared moribund, if not dead. But a new generation is discovering the tactile joy of the old-school, lost art. By Karen Heller  •  Read more »     John McCain is buried in private ceremony at U.S. Naval Academy The service was attended by McCain's family, close friends, former classmates and military leaders. The burial brings to a close five days of events honoring the late senator from Arizona. By Felicia Sonmez and Colby Itkowitz  •   Read more »   Trump blasted 'Lyin' Ted' Cruz again and again. Activists want to remind Texans. A mobile billboard featuring President Trump's previous tweets is planned to remind voters about the disparaging things Trump has said about GOP Sen. Ted Cruz, who is now locked in a tighter-than-expected race for re-election. By Alex Horton and Cleve Wootson  •   Read more »   Body scans might be required for riders of buses, subways and trains The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans to deploy a portable version of airport body scanners this fall. Other mass-transit agencies, such as Amtrak and New Jersey Transit, are considering it. By Luz Lazo  •   Read more »   John Kerry doesn't rule out a bid for president in 2020 In an interview on CBS' "Face the Nation," the former senator, secretary of state and 2004 Democratic presidential nominee didn't shut the door to a potential White House bid but said he's focused on helping his party in the 2018 midterms. By Felicia Sonmez  •   Read more »   Fire engulfs 200-year-old National Museum of Brazil A massive fire on Sunday tore through the esteemed museum, which has Egyptian artifacts, Greco-Roman art and some of the first fossils found in Brazil. By Peter Prengaman | AP  •   Read more »   Perspective College students say they want a degree for a job. Are they getting what they want? A poll found that two-thirds of 14- to 23-year-old students want a degree to provide financial security. Colleges have been slow to react to this shift in the mind-set. By Jeff Selingo  •   Read more »   Retropod | Podcast The Quaker who was disowned for condemning slave owners Benjamin Lay wrote one of the first treatises against slavery in Colonial America, when many prosperous Pennsylvania Quakers owned slaves. By Michael S. Rosenwald  •   Read more »   Magazine A photographer stumbles across a refuge for recovering addicts — and finds solace there Seven stories of addiction and recovery. By Andrew Mangum  •   Read more »   Travel Want to minimize jet lag? Here's what the doctors order. Apps, timetables and melatonin — how to help your body adjust to a new time zone. By Kate Silver  •   Read more »   On Parenting 9 ways parents can help kids cope with jealousy There's no point trying to vanquish the emotion. But the behavior it leads to can be damaging. By Phyllis L. Fagell  •   Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines or because it is included in your subscription. Manage my email newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe from Today's Headlines Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post  |  1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071