
40 op-eds that tell the story of 2021
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In a tumultuous year, writers at CNN Opinion made sense of seismic political and social events and pointed the way toward a better future. Pause with us to rest and reflect -- in 40 of the most popular, intriguing and insightful op-eds of 2021 -- on the moments that shaped our year, and then take a deep breath as we look ahead to what's next.
In a tumultuous year, writers at CNN Opinion made sense of seismic political and social events and pointed the way toward a better future. Here are 40 of the most popular, intriguing and insightful pieces of 2021.

Janet Mills and her allies are counting on a gender gap to narrow Platner’s wide lead ahead of the June 9 primary to decide who will face incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. They are betting that the unfiltered style that has brought Platner widespread attention as someone who could help Democrats reach young men will backfire with women.

As a shrinking number of Transportation Security Administration agents work to keep hourslong security lines moving despite not being paid, President Donald Trump stepped into the fray Saturday, announcing he will send Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to airports by Monday if Congress doesn’t agree to a plan to end the partial government shutdown.











