Position papers for the next president

Sept. 16, 2014 10:16 AM PT

A series of editorials on the issues facing the next president as a lead-up to The Times’ endorsement for the White House.

1

Opinion
Restoring America’s reputation
The next president must make the U.S. a force for good again.
2

Opinion
Immigration, abortion and the next president
McCain and Obama are closer on immigration issues but differ starkly on reproductive rights.
3

Opinion
Health and education reform
Two daunting policy challenges for the next president.
4

Opinion
A president with an energy plan
Neither nuclear nor ‘clean coal’ will solve the crisis.
5

Opinion
Bringing us together
The next president will need to bridge partisan divides.
6

Opinion
The shadow of Gitmo
The next president must act to help America reclaim its principles.