John Stoehr

John Stoehr is the editor of the Editorial Board. Find him @editorialboard.bsky.social .

A note of gratitude

October 9, 2019 / Comments Off on A note of gratitude

Since I announced I’m going to focus on the Editorial Board full-time, I’ve gotten a huge reaction in the form of actual paying subscribers! Thank you soooo much! I’m once again humbled by your blessing and investment. I’m also energized to do more with the Editorial Board. In the coming days and weeks, I’m going to roll out some…

Erdogan Exploits Republican Impotence

October 9, 2019 /

With the Kremlin’s help, Turkey is forcing GOP to eat its humiliation.

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 / Comments Off on A note from me

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 / Comments Off on Trump Isn’t New to Cheating

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 / Comments Off on Why Trump Is Still Fighting Mueller

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

Trump’s Weakness Catches Up to Him

September 30, 2019 / Comments Off on Trump’s Weakness Catches Up to Him

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

Who Gains from Pushing Ukraine Around?

September 27, 2019 / Comments Off on Who Gains from Pushing Ukraine Around?

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