John Stoehr

John Stoehr is the editor of the Editorial Board. He writes the daily edition. Find him @johnastoehr.

How Much Humiliation Can Republicans Tolerate?

October 8, 2019 /

First, Iran bloodied Trump’s nose. Now, it’s Turkey. Who’s next?

A note from me

October 7, 2019 /

Dear friends, I’m writing today to ask for help. You may not know that at the same time I’ve been publishing this newsletter for normal people in plain English, I held down a steady day job. That job was a good job. It provided flexible hours, relatively low stress and pretty good benefits. That job,…

Trump Isn’t New to Cheating

October 4, 2019 /

The first time we didn’t quite notice. The second time is different.

It’s Still a Crime If Everyone Sees It

October 3, 2019 /

The president is doing what all totalitarians have done.

No, Impeachment Is Not a Coup

October 2, 2019 /

It’s a way of bringing politics back to normal.

Why Trump Is Still Fighting Mueller

October 1, 2019 /

It’s less about 2020 than about validating his presidency.

Trump’s Weakness Catches Up to Him

September 30, 2019 /

The more he struggles, the more he proves the case against him.

Who Gains from Pushing Ukraine Around?

September 27, 2019 /

Sure, Donald Trump does. But he’s not alone.

Whistleblower Shows Why Mueller Report Still Matters

September 26, 2019 /

Dems are searching for a focus. They mustn’t forget Russia’s attack in 2016.

With Smoking Gun Memo, What Was Trump Thinking?

September 25, 2019 /

The president believes his own lies.