John Stoehr

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

In Death, John McCain Becomes a Potential Wedge Issue

August 28, 2018 /

Dishonoring his memory threatens to split Trump’s support among veterans.

For Republicans, Rule of Law Is for Enemies, Not Friends

August 24, 2018 /

The GOP is moving the bar on what’s impeachable and what’s not.

In the Era of Donald Trump, Lindsey Graham Grows Soft on Crime

August 23, 2018 /

While Bill Clinton’s crimes got impeachment, Trump’s get a Supreme Court justice.

Only Tyrants Get to Break Laws, Appoint Supreme Court Justices

August 22, 2018 /

The Republican Party is about to enshrine minority rule for a generation thanks to a man who cheated to win the presidency.

Trump’s Lies Injure Us. Every Day

August 21, 2018 /

“Truth isn’t truth,” Rudy Giuliani said. Truth is, we’re tiring of this bullshit.

It’s Not About Free Speech

August 20, 2018 /

For free-speech warriors, it’s about power and privilege—their power and privilege.

Omarosa’s Kompromat

August 17, 2018 /

It’s time to take the former reality TV star seriously.

What We’re Not Talking About When We Talk About Nancy Pelosi

August 16, 2018 /

House Dems are jockeying for the best position from which to seize power.

Weaponizing Third Parties

August 15, 2018 /

The Russians, and the Republicans, are ready to exploit them.

Dems Must Build a Democratic Culture, Too

August 14, 2018 /

It’s going to take more than registering to get nonvoters to vote.