John Stoehr

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

Clapper Provides the Democrats an Opening

May 24, 2018 /

The former intelligence head says Russia decided the 2016 election. Time for the Democrats to lead.

Who Hates America Now?

May 23, 2018 /

Brennan, Clapper and Hayden are blazing a trail for the Democrats. They should take it.

Want Gun Control? Empower the ATF

May 22, 2018 /

We need to expand the scope of political conflict against the NRA. But eventually, we need to talk about policy.

Don’t Blame Gorsuch. Blame Voters

May 21, 2018 /

Monday’s Supreme Court ruling knee-caps labor rights. That’s the price we will pay for the 2014 midterm elections.

The GOP Won’t Let Republican Voters See Trump’s Weakness

May 18, 2018 /

House Republicans are clashing over Dreamers. The fight might expose the president for what he is.

The Democrats Don’t Need Purity

May 17, 2018 /

Some say the Democrats are purging themselves the way the Republicans did after 2008. It just ain’t so.

Did SCOTUS kill the NRA’s Dream?

May 16, 2018 /

As conservatives dominate the federal judiciary, state’s rights are the liberal’s new best friend.

Eugene Robinson Wraps Himself in the Flag

May 15, 2018 /

The Post columnist shows us how to meet the Republican idea of patriotism head on.

Lost Status of the Conservative Intellectuals

May 14, 2018 /

Expect more arguments from conservative pundits that can’t be proven, because proving them isn’t the point. Anxiety is.

Don’t Weaken Congress with Term Limits

May 11, 2018 /

Forget that populist mantra. Let’s make it stronger by decentralizing power.