American politics
The Coalition of the Un-Woke
The imperative of the moment demands that liberals join conservatives in an alliance against the neo-Marxism of wokeness.
The Case for American Humility
States are fragile. Governments are fragile. Ideals are fragile.
Crowns All Around: The Transitional Presidents Who Failed To Unite America
For both Biden and Trump, the inability to rein in their administrations from pursuing partisan goals over the will of a majority of Americans is the recipe that has allowed for much of the chaos now afflicting our political system.
Biden as Soul Man Needs a More Hopeful—and Accurate—American History
Complex conversations and breaking out of the current silos just might generate a new synthesis and forge new coalitions.
Goebbels and the New American Terror
America increasingly seems to be on a path to self-destruction.
Is This Week's Insurrection in D.C. an Opportunity for American Renewal?
We need to remind ourselves of America's higher purpose.
Immigration Politics: Wishful Thinking?
Neither political party wants to create immigration policy that elevates people—Americans and immigrants alike—above profit and power.
Democrats Must Emphasize Boldness, Not Moderation
Obama's moderate approach led to significant accomplishments and the most progressive presidency in a generation. But that was when the GOP was semi-sane.
Joe Biden Gets Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine at Delaware Hospital
President-elect Joe Biden received the first of two COVID-19 vaccine doses on Monday.
Biden Says His Cabinet 'Will Be Historic' With 'More People of Color'
"The Biden-Harris cabinet, it will be historic," the President-elect said, promising a Cabinet that "looks like America, that taps into the best of America."
Georgia GOP Offers to Pay for Republicans to Canvass for Senate Runoff
The Georgia Republican Party is offering to pay for the airfare, hotel and other travel expenses for volunteers from other states.
Civility Isn't What America Needs
When it comes to the most important things in life, you should toss civility aside and fight for what's right with everything you have.
The President Can Self-Pardon, but It Would Be an Impeachable Offense
Even if the president has the power to pardon himself, he shouldn't exercise it.
Nationalism and Populism Are the GOP's Future
Times have changed. As is often the case in human affairs, yesterday's solutions give birth to today's problems.
A Defense of Zombie Conservatism
The truth is that the fusionist project is alive and well, and it will likely remain so for the foreseeable future.
There's No Stopping America's Political Realignment
The beauty of an unfolding political realignment in which so much is in flux is that there may well be more Venn diagram overlap than meets the eye.
The Coalition That Trump Built
Republicans have lost the elites under Trump, and they're not coming back. Now it's time to adapt.
Your Vote Is Your Voice
My choices may prevail, or they may not. It doesn't matter. My vote is my voice, just as your vote is yours.
Bridging the Current Cultural Chasm
In truth, there is no necessarily unbridgeable chasm in discourse between races, religions or cultures. There is, rather, both the insider perspective and the outsider perspective.
From Bork To Barrett—It's Been a Long Time Coming
The elevation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett gives us one more shot at getting the democratic process right.
Federal Legalization of Marijuana Would Be a Tragic Mistake
Legislators ought to vote 'no' on the MORE Act now before Congress.
The Original Sin of Robert Bork
Robert Bork's failed Supreme Court nomination forever altered the course of judicial politics in America.
Three Warning Signs of Ideological Totalitarianism
A free society depends upon the ability of its citizens to think freely.
A Warning to Our Fellow Democrats: A Campaign Focused on Trump Won't Win
With two months until the election, it's time to start giving voters a reason to vote for Democrats, rather than against Donald Trump.
America's Fight: Civilization Versus Anarchy
The stakes of this election are terrifyingly high.
Americans Want to Be Post-Racial. Democrats Won't Let It Happen
Democrats' identity politics obsession only fosters further disunity and stokes further discord for an already divided nation.
Don't Trust the Polls. Trump Will Prevail
The polls were wrong in 2016. They are likely wrong now, too.
President Reagan's Negotiating Lesson for President Trump
The president would be wise to follow the Gipper's lead.