Politics and History
The Descent of Presidents
President Donald Trump, who mocks his opponents and belittles military heroes, is no Lincoln. Read the rest of this entry »
Trump’s Dangerous Game
President Donald Trump makes dangerous accusations about electoral integrity, without offering any proof. Read the rest of this entry »
A National Embarrassment
French President Emmanuel Macron lectured Donald Trump about the dangers of nationalism, and the American president sulked. Read the rest of this entry »
The Party of Trump, er, GOP Playbook: Fear-monger, Lie, Suppress the Vote
The 2018 midterm elections have been marked by Republican nativist appeals, lies, and attempts to limit the vote.
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“I Always Want To Tell the Truth”
President Donald Trump says he wants “to tell the truth.” But, he adds, that is not always possible. Read the rest of this entry »
An Open Letter to President Trump
President Donald Trump bears responsibility for the ugliness of the last week. Read the rest of this entry »
Then and Now
Today is a scary time, reminiscent of the 1850s when violence became commonplace. Read the rest of this entry »
The Biggest Beneficiary of a Free Press Is…
President Donald Trump gets much political mileage from attacking the press, even as he benefits greatly from protected press freedoms.
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