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

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

March 30, 2023 — by Claire Bond Potter

The current Branch Davidians were delighted the man they call “God’s battering ram” came to revive their cause, writes Claire Bond Potter.

March 30, 2023 — by Allison Wiltz

If your goal is to bury the lede on affirmative action, you’ll never come to terms with the ugly truth about racism, writes Allison Wiltz.

March 29, 2023 — by John Stoehr

In rightwing politics, Audrey Hale is now a radicalized trans terrorist.

March 28, 2023 — by John Stoehr

Government isn’t for helping people. It’s for controlling people.

March 28, 2023 — by Noah Berlatsky

Free school lunches work, writes Noah Berlatsky.

March 27, 2023 — by John Stoehr

Some parents of some kids have rights. Kids, however, don’t.

March 24, 2023 — by Lindsay Beyerstein

It’s all about the uncertainty, writes Lindsay Beyerstein.

March 23, 2023 — by John Stoehr

Make them deny it.

March 22, 2023 — by John Stoehr

If we’re going to question his influence while under indictment, we have to face that we’ve been questioning it for five straight days.

Members Only | March 22, 2023 — by Rod Graham

That’s the rightwing complaint about everything, writes Rod Graham.