Politics and History

The Spine Test

Republican congressional leaders seem unable to challenge President Donald Trump, even on a policy as vile as separating children from their parents. Read the rest of this entry »

Is This Who We Have Become?

A cult of personality surrounds President Donald Trump, and it explains why many support the administration’s policy of separating families at the border. Read the rest of this entry »

DeVos Gets an “F”

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is a foe of public education. Read the rest of this entry »

Donald the King

Broad assertions of presidential power made by President Donald Trump and his lawyers smack of kingship. Read the rest of this entry »

Racist-in-Chief

President Donald Trump’s racism sets the tone for his administration and supporters. Read the rest of this entry »

Trump Has No Limits

President Donald Trump has the gall to enact a draconian policy separating immigrant families and then blames Democrats. Read the rest of this entry »

The Real Victims

President Donald Trump’s attack on law enforcement threatens American democracy. Read the rest of this entry »

The Art of Really Wanting a Deal

President Donald Trump wants a deal on nuclear weapons with North Korea, perhaps too much. Read the rest of this entry »

An Outrageous Spectacle in Jerusalem

The opening of the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has made Mideast peace more elusive than ever. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s All About the Shtick!

Policies do not seem to matter for President Donald Trump and his base. Rather, it’s all about the slogans. Read the rest of this entry »