The Age of Trump

Both sides let voters believe lies. We’re all worse off for it.

It’s so appealing to lock yourself into an ideological box, maybe with the promise of God and heaven inside it,...

The Wall Street Revolt is just one piece of the crisis we’re going through now. But it’s an important piece.

There are many tragic figures in the politics of 2022. For me the most tragic is Herschel Walker.

Right now, everything depends on our willingness and ability to face fear, to acknowledge fear, and to reject it.

If everyone registers, if everyone votes, if all the votes are counted and reported fairly, most people will be satisfied...

Madison Avenue is turning away from “social media,” and users are starting to follow.

You don’t have to lose all your loyalists to lose an election. About 10% will do in our first-past-the-post system....

There is a silent majority in this country. We’re tolerant, we’re moderate, and we’re trying to get by. We’re more...

Unless democracy was itself a bad idea, Republican officeholders should not expect to be popular in November.