The Editorial Board. Politics in plain English for normal people.

This is politics in plain English for normal people and the common good.

Members Only | January 12, 2022 — by Noah Berlatsky

We should value every life.

Members Only | January 11, 2022 — by Rod Graham

Everyone will not gain today, even if everyone may gain tomorrow.

Members Only | January 11, 2022 — by Jason Sattler

That “good news” you heard about gerrymandering? It isn’t.

January 10, 2022 — by John Stoehr

The 2020s are similar to the 1940s.

January 8, 2022 — by John Stoehr

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January 7, 2022 — by John Stoehr

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January 7, 2022 — by John Stoehr

And how the Big Lie became so easy to believe.

Members Only | January 7, 2022 — by Mia Brett

No, Twitter did not infringe on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s liberty.

Members Only | January 6, 2022 — by Lindsay Beyerstein

Let’s hope he stays true to his vision.

January 6, 2022 — by Magdi Semrau

From quiet proceduralism to violent insurrection and back again.