Republican Attempt to Repeal Obamacare Descends into Farce
Republicans did not expect they would have to make good on their promises — and now they can’t.
Opinion
Trump Behaves Like the Head of a Banana Republic
The president considers pardons for himself and his family and calls on soldiers to support him.
Why Now Is the Time for Greek Debt Relief
The conventional wisdom is that debt relief can’t happen before the German election. It could be worse after.
The Bar for Impeaching a President Is Too High
It shouldn’t require worse than incoherence, incompetence or recklessness to remove an American president.
The United Republics: A Peace Plan for America
Drawing political boundaries between urban corridors and rural areas would more accurately reflect the United States’ divisions.
Republicans Think Democrats Are Worse Than Russia
To some on the American right, Democrats are such a threat that it justifies collaboration with a foreign power.
In Defense of Democratic Centrism
Democrats don’t lose left-wing voters when they nominate centrists.
Trump Absurdly Claims Western Civilization Is at Stake
Today’s War on Terror doesn’t compare to the West’s struggle against totalitarianism.
Conservatives Have Neglected Their Responsibility to the Union
From the Brexit referendum to the deal with DUP, Conservatives have put party over country.
Dutch Liberal, Christian Parties Start Talks to Form Government
The hope is that the four parties can take office before the next fiscal year starts.
Senate Obamacare Replacement Isn’t Better Than House Version
Republicans would take health insurance from low-income Americans and give a tax break to the rich.
After Landslide, Macron’s Challenge Lies in Forgotten France
The president must convince the less prosperous half of his country that liberal reform will benefit them too.
Resist the Strongman’s Siren Call
America needs a national consensus for change, not a powerful individual to break the political deadlock.
Does the British Election Mean Anything for America?
To the extent that it proves the viability of socialism and the waning of the alt-right.
Conservatives Need to Reevaluate Beliefs After Defeat
The party must find a way to emphasize the benefits of its ideology, especially to young voters.
