John Stoehr

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

Ohio bill protects ‘conservatives’ from the pressures of democracy

May 26, 2023 / Comments Off on Ohio bill protects ‘conservatives’ from the pressures of democracy

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 / Comments Off on On debt ceiling, moderate Democrats need to chill

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 / Comments Off on The importance of religion in the US is shrinking? Think again

Don’t confuse religious institutions for religious belief.

The story about the storytellers behind the Durham report story

May 18, 2023 / Comments Off on The story about the storytellers behind the Durham report story

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 / Comments Off on The House Republicans say they want to reward work. In fact, they want to police it

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

Is Biden really open to work requirements on food aid?

May 16, 2023 / Comments Off on Is Biden really open to work requirements on food aid?

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

Who’s to blame for public misunderstanding of the debt ceiling?

May 15, 2023 / Comments Off on Who’s to blame for public misunderstanding of the debt ceiling?

The press, of course, but bias isn’t the reason.

Did politics influence FDA panel’s decision to back sale of over-the-counter birth control pill?

May 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Did politics influence FDA panel’s decision to back sale of over-the-counter birth control pill?

God, let’s hope so.