John Stoehr

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

The new debt ceiling deal reflects a permanent feature of democracy in these United States

May 31, 2023 /

The Republicans stand behind it and punch it in the kidneys.

How small towns in America weaponize Memorial Day

May 30, 2023 /

They use national memory to stop local change.

Ohio bill protects ‘conservatives’ from the pressures of democracy

May 26, 2023 /

When it comes to free speech, the point is not liberty for all.

Intelligence is no substitute for virtue

May 25, 2023 /

Things didn’t go well for DeSantis last night, but he’s no idiot.

On debt ceiling, moderate Democrats need to chill

May 24, 2023 /

Biden is doing better than they think.

Feinstein is showing signs of cognitive decline. So what?

May 23, 2023 /

Her critics think their point has been made. It hasn’t.

The importance of religion in the US is shrinking? Think again

May 19, 2023 /

Don’t confuse religious institutions for religious belief.

The story about the storytellers behind the Durham report story

May 18, 2023 /

The truth is beside the point.

The House Republicans say they want to reward work. In fact, they want to police it

May 17, 2023 /

Everyone labors. But for the GOP, only certain work is legitimate.

Is Biden really open to work requirements on food aid?

May 16, 2023 /

Americans should not have to earn liberties they’re already entitled to.