Best of Superbowl LIII

“When we go off to war.

When we exercise our rights.

When we soar to our greatest heights.

When we mourn and pray.

When our neighbors are at risk.

When our nation is threatened.

There’s someone to gather the facts.

To bring you the story.

No matter the cost.

Because knowing empowers us.

Knowing helps us decide.

Knowing keeps us free.”

—“Democracy Dies in Darkness” Superbowl LIII ad, The Washington Post, Feb. 2, 2019. Watch here.

• Editorial Comment: Amen.

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