Ezra Klein discusses the dynamics of American conservatism in historical perspective. Plus, he helps illustrate a key problem that we have in thinking about American politics (IMHO).
Beyond who her spouse is, the texts to Meadows reveal a deeply concerning situation.
Neither the Democrats nor the Republicans truly represent most Americans. Fixing that is exceedingly unlikely.
It’s always a good idea to reread a text before referencing it, especially if you’re a history Ph.D. like Newt Gingrich
It’s usually more effective to run for something rather than against someone.
Hungary is part of a broader global trend, but the real issue isn’t Hungary, it is the Americans who praise Hungary.
Mitch McConnell is testing out his spine again.
Historical precedents fall apart when we’re in a truly unprecedented time.
President Biden masterfully used the pageantry of the day to shatter the self-asserted Trumpian monopoly on patriotism.
Kamala Harris will be very, very busy the next two years.
The Georgia governor and his family are under attack because he did his job.
While many are congratulating President-Elect Biden, too many are still following a loser.
The press’ abandonment of Bothsiderism is decades overdue.
Tommy Tuberville is likely the next Senator from the state of Alabama.
The Republican Party is a cult with Donald Trump at the center and his ardent supporters are brainwashed cult members.
Contrary to the hopes of some, getting rid of Trump isn’t going to purge the GOP of Trumpism.
The time for sitting on the sidelines is over. Donald Trump cannot be allowed to get away with his usurpation of power, his disdain for the law, or his continued policies that have damaged the country.
Donald Trump is a complete package, you can’t support part of it without at least implicitly endorsing all of it.
The Trump Era is raising doubts about many things, including America’s most important alliance.