Echoes of the 1930s in Trump’s Inauguration Speech
The new president accuses elites of stabbing America in the back and proposes “action” over politics.
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Goodbye, Mr President
Barack Obama leaves America and the world better prepared for the tumultuous years that lie ahead.
Rutte Rules Out Pact with Dutch Freedom Party
The center-right leader argues Geert Wilders has disqualified himself.
Germans Refuse to Panic After Berlin Terrorist Attack
Few blame Angela Merkel and her immigration policy for the terrorist attack in Berlin.
Israeli Right Jeopardizes Alliance by Hectoring Obama
Right-wing leaders in Israel act as if America needs Israel more than the other way around. They’re wrong.
Republicans Put Party Before Country in Election Hack
Republicans refused to entertain evidence of Russian interference in the election.
Realists, Please Stop Making Excuses for Trump
A brilliant geostrategist hasn’t been hiding inside the buffoon all along.
Trump’s Chaos and Conflicts of Interest: This Is Not Normal
A chaotic transition and numerous conflicts of interest.
Dark Days Ahead for Liberals
Donald Trump’s victory is the latest in a series of setbacks, but there are still a few places that can give liberals hope.
There Can Be No “Clean Slate” for Trump
We are not going to forget everything Donald Trump has said and done.
What Democrats Did Wrong And What We Must Do Now
Democrats allowed left-wing activists to hijack the media narrative and mistook social justice for equality.
After Trump’s Defeat, Republicans Must Purge His Insurgents
Republicans need to slay the monster they have created or cede the center ground to Democrats.
To Save Us from Someone Like Trump, Look to Institutions
People have historically looked to “big men” for leadership. Institutions exist to rein them in.
Hillary Clinton Is the Only Serious Candidate in This Election
The Democrat has serious plans for the major challenges of our time.
Spain’s Socialists Agree to Give Rival Rajoy Second Term
The party ends ten months of political impasse by allowing their right-wing rival to remain in power.