He loves an America of his twisted imagination. He hates—and fears—the America that actually exists. And if he gets back to the White House ... look out.

We’re entering a period of worldwide political disorder, says historian Gary Gerstle. What comes next is anyone’s guess.

Suspicions have long swirled around unscrupulous campaign manager William Casey. We believe the evidence is now overwhelming.

Neither ill health nor old age has stopped past presidents from seeking reelection, but the most illuminating parallel to Biden’s expected reelection bid isn’t Reagan. It’s Eisenhower.

His one-term presidency was underrated—and his long post-presidency was overrated.

A recent story shows it’s a racket. Because it’s taxpayer-funded through Medicare, it shouldn’t be too hard to end it.

He didn’t give rail workers paid leave in legislation. But he can still do it through an executive order.

Here in the United States, Republicans still fully intend to cut taxes. But they’ve largely stopped campaigning on it.

The GOP believed it could appeal to its extremist fringe, without succumbing to it.

A strong dollar is bad for exports. But no one cares because these days our most favored export is … the dollar.

It’s probably already too late to save American democracy. Here is the series of improbable events doing so would require.

The current political order may have proven a failure. But neither party has presented an alternative yet.

Two Washington Post articles this week suggest we’re “returning” to a time of savage inequality. Returning?!

By virtually every objective measure, Democrats do better. It’s not even close. So why doesn’t America know it?

A San Francisco Chronicle report on her mental state is devastating and undeniable. DiFi, don’t be the Democrats’ Strom Thurmond.

Is the Republican Party compatible with democracy?

The case for keeping public goods under democratic control

We had it once, in the 1970s. Predicting its return is like predicting Japanese planes will again bomb Pearl Harbor.

Why did William F. Buckley campaign to free Edgar Smith?

The former presidential candidate had an admirable knack for breaking inane political taboos.