John Stoehr

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

For the 2024 election, let’s say what we mean about democracy

December 1, 2023 /

Donald Trump and his followers are part of a deeper and broader counter-mobilization against a just, peaceful and equitable society.

The Israel-Hamas war threatens to fracture the Democrats

November 30, 2023 /

There’s still time to close divisions by ending the war. But the way to do that, probably, is for the president to continue “bear-hugging” Israel.

Is 2024 about defending democracy or the status quo?

November 29, 2023 /

We should be clear about what we mean.

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November 28, 2023 /

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Is Netanyahu personally invested in prolonging the war?

November 27, 2023 /

“He’s in extreme trouble,” says Middle East expert Hussein Ibish.

Why do Christian Zionists love Israel? Hint: it’s not about Jews

November 22, 2023 /

You need to understand their story about the end of the world.

Evil is ridiculous. It’s still evil

November 20, 2023 /

Go ahead and laugh, but don’t leave it at that.

No, Black voters aren’t going to win the election for Trump

November 17, 2023 /

This is so basic as to be boring. 

What does ‘conservative’ even mean anymore?

November 16, 2023 /

Ronald Reagan wouldn’t recognize today’s GOP. Or would he?

Trump’s vengeance campaign is more than hypocritical

November 15, 2023 /

Equal treatment under law is impossible if we leave it at that.