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

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

May 14, 2021 — by John Stoehr

When you’re God’s chosen, nothing matters and anything’s possible.

Members Only | May 14, 2021 — by Mia Brett

Expect attempts to control the mail, writes Mia Brett.

May 13, 2021 — by John Stoehr

So the Republicans lie.

Members Only | May 12, 2021 — by Issac J. Bailey

Don’t let the fools sell you on hypocrisy, writes Issac J. Bailey.

May 12, 2021 — by John Stoehr

Liz Cheney is right where she needs to be.

Members Only | May 11, 2021 — by Richard Sudan

It reflects intense focus on America from around the world, says Richard Sudan.

Members Only | May 11, 2021 — by Lindsay Beyerstein

Anti-democratic extremism is accelerating, writes Lindsay Beyerstein.

May 11, 2021 — by John Stoehr

Facts are democratic in nature. So the GOP goes to war.

Members Only | May 10, 2021 — by Christopher Jon Sprigman

Time for a respectful reassessment, writes Christopher Jon Sprigman

Members Only | May 10, 2021 — by Magdi Semrau

Yet the opposite was widely reported, writes Magdi Semrau.