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

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

October 22, 2018 — by John Stoehr

A consensus on public behavior will return after the battle is won.

October 19, 2018 — by John Stoehr

“Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye.”

Members Only | October 18, 2018 — by John Stoehr

In a way, we’re going to see a repeat of Helsinki before the midterms.

Members Only | October 17, 2018 — by John Stoehr

Now would be a good time to see President Donald Trump’s tax returns.

Members Only | October 16, 2018 — by John Stoehr

But it won’t as long as the country is in the grip of gerontocracy.

October 15, 2018 — by John Stoehr

Conflict is natural when one political order is slowly giving way to another.

October 12, 2018 — by John Stoehr

Liberals hate that expression, but don’t blame me. Blame people who don’t vote.

Members Only | October 11, 2018 — by John Stoehr

His remarks indicate that one side of an internal debate is winning.

Members Only | October 10, 2018 — by John Stoehr

The old Democratic guard wants to restore comity. Ignore them.

Members Only | October 9, 2018 — by John Stoehr

Republicans, and some Democrats, are telling themselves tall tales.