John Stoehr

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

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.

Whistleblower Shows Why Mueller Report Still Matters

September 26, 2019 / Comments Off on Whistleblower Shows Why Mueller Report Still Matters

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.