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

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

November 30, 2023 — by John Stoehr

There’s still time to close divisions by ending the war. But the way to do that, probably, is for the president to continue “bear-hugging” Israel.

November 29, 2023 — by John Stoehr

We should be clear about what we mean.

November 28, 2023 — by John Stoehr

You get so much for just $6 a month!

November 27, 2023 — by John Stoehr

“He’s in extreme trouble,” says Middle East expert Hussein Ibish.

November 22, 2023 — by John Stoehr

You need to understand their story about the end of the world.

November 20, 2023 — by Lindsay Beyerstein

Elon Musk is emulating Henry Ford, a car mogul who bought a media platform to spread antisemitic libels, writes Lindsay Beyerstein.

November 20, 2023 — by John Stoehr

Go ahead and laugh, but don’t leave it at that.

November 17, 2023 — by John Stoehr

This is so basic as to be boring.

November 16, 2023 — by John Stoehr

Ronald Reagan wouldn’t recognize today’s GOP. Or would he?

November 15, 2023 — by John Stoehr

Equal treatment under law is impossible if we leave it at that.