Opinion: Latest Reports from USA Today 'Opinion Pages'

Here are the latest reports from USA Today ‘Opinion Pages’.

Elephants’ final bow earns mixed reviews: Your Say
Some remember circus performers with nostalgia; others decry elephant abuse.

Combat death underlines undefined mission in Iraq: #tellusatoday
War on Islamic State demanding too many sacrifices.

After Indiana, defining choices loom: Our view
Trump’s presumptive nomination creates gut-check moment. Clinton should embrace some of Sanders’ ideas.

Trump’s GOP won’t be party of no: Jill Lawrence
Republicans are about to nominate a consummate dealmaker. Beyond the irony, the country could benefit.

Punchlines: In Indiana, Cruz already struggling
The late-night comics on the Trump-Cruz feud in Indiana

Voices: In Alaska, climate change is a daily reality
Warmer temperatures are having a big impact on life in Alaska.

Rampant religious persecution against atheists: Robert P. George
Theists and atheists alike deserve protection for their views.

Glenn Reynolds: Don’t let U.S. become next Rome
Entrenched political elites will sacrifice anything to retain power, including their own country.

YouToon: And the winner is …
You helped us pick the winner. Find out who it is.

Teachers must update protest strategy: Your Say
Detroit teachers conducted a sick-out Monday over compensation, which forced 94 of 97 schools in the district to close.

CEO pay should be tied to performance: #tellusatoday
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer could leave the struggling company with severance benefits valued at $54.9 million.

King Belshazzar would have loved D.C.’s ‘Nerd Prom’: Column
Journalists schmoozing with celebrities and pols shows press at its most disconnected.

Why you should boycott Target: Opposing view
But there is a larger issue at stake here.

Bathroom bills target a non-issue: Our view
Boycott, laws perpetuate the myth that transgender people are predators.

Bernie has no path to the nomination: Joe Trippi
Delegate math is a heartbreaker. Clinton accepted reality in 2008 and Sanders should do the same.

Indiana city is what 2016 should be about: Column
Gary is an American tragedy. But ‘it’s almost like nobody cares,’ as one resident put it.

Why Indiana matters: Randy Barnett
If Trump runs away with the state’s primary, bid adieu to a Supreme Court that enforces limits on power.

Punchlines: Memorable moments from the NFL draft
The late-night comics talk about another now-famous Jared and a multi-million dollar bong hit.

Hillary Clinton, the surprise populist: Column
‘Stay or pay’ plan could make corporations think twice about moving jobs overseas.

Drunken driving and the Supreme Court: Second look
Compulsory BAC testing keeps intoxicated drivers off the road.

Some teams, players lose big with NFL draft: Your Say
No guarantees on draft investments, even first round picks.

Voters question Sanders, Cruz campaign choices: #tellusatoday
Bernie’s superdelegate move, Cruz’s Carly play won’t translate into wins.

Cleveland, world will be watching: Other views
What people are saying about the Tamir Rice settlement.

The Tamir Rice settlement: Our view
City that doesn’t pay for quality policing will get what it pays for.

Voices: Gender-neutral restrooms could be the answer
The battle over bathroom rights is heading for Texas.

Merrick Garland really is anti-gun: Column
Supreme Court nominee had 4 chances to vote against gun rights, and he took them all.

May political cartoons from the USA TODAY NETWORK

Down-ballot GOP candidates fear Trump shipwreck: Column
Even safe-seat Republicans face electoral doom.

Punchlines: Backlash over America’s national mammal
The late-night comics on the latest move by Congress that could reach both bison and bald eagles