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

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

August 30, 2018 — by John Stoehr

The Mueller probe matters, but we shouldn’t undervalue what we already know.

August 29, 2018 — by John Stoehr

40 years of Democratic complacency about federal courts is the real problem.

August 28, 2018 — by John Stoehr

Dishonoring his memory threatens to split Trump’s support among veterans.

August 27, 2018 — by

Why won’t Trump honor McCain’s memory?

August 24, 2018 — by John Stoehr

The GOP is moving the bar on what’s impeachable and what’s not.

August 23, 2018 — by John Stoehr

While Bill Clinton’s crimes got impeachment, Trump’s get a Supreme Court justice.

August 22, 2018 — by John Stoehr

The Republican Party is about to enshrine minority rule for a generation thanks to a man who cheated to win the presidency.

August 21, 2018 — by John Stoehr

“Truth isn’t truth,” Rudy Giuliani said. Truth is, we’re tiring of this bullshit.

August 20, 2018 — by John Stoehr

For free-speech warriors, it’s about power and privilege—their power and privilege.

August 17, 2018 — by John Stoehr

It’s time to take the former reality TV star seriously.