John Stoehr

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

Brandolini’s law, the Great Resignation, John Dewey, war on Christmas, coup in plain sight, American aristocracy and more

December 18, 2021 /

The week that was.

New report reveals a century-old aristocracy incompatible with democratic flourishing. It should be undone with 100% estate tax

December 17, 2021 /

The sovereignty of the dead.

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December 16, 2021 /

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Why do the storytellers whitewash Fox even when Fox becomes the story?

December 15, 2021 /

Three Fox hosts contacted Mark Meadows during the 1/6 insurrection. Jeremy Littau thinks that should change how the press does news.

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December 14, 2021 /

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We’re deep into a cycle of political time that began with Ronald Reagan. It’s stinking and corrupt. When will it break? 

December 14, 2021 /

Elizabeth F. Cohen: “Immigration is always a good litmus test.”

Cheney hints at criminal charges for Trump in panel vote to hold Mark Meadows in contempt

December 13, 2021 /

But perhaps the biggest news was that the vote was televised.

If last week’s carve-out to the filibuster rule can be done to raise the debt ceiling, it can be done to save democracy, too

December 13, 2021 /

Anoa Changa: the point of no return is fast approaching.

Debt ceiling sadism, the phony idea of progress, PowerPoint coup, ‘equality among equals,’ democracy’s future and more

December 11, 2021 /

The week that was.

Bob Dole’s death inspired nostalgia among liberals for a time in politics that never was

December 10, 2021 /

It’s sounds nice, but it’s not true.