Two Violent Men, Two Symptoms of the Same Sickness
Omar Mateen’s and Brock Turner’s crimes both stem from the same warped sense of masculinity.
Opinion
Let’s Lower the Stakes: Our Politics Are Not Worth Dying For
When you turn politics into a matter of life and death, there is a risk some people will take you seriously.
A Liberal, Realistic European Union Needs Britain
As long as the United Kingdom stays in, the EU will never develop into the thing Britons fear.
Looking for Solutions After the Orlando Shooting
Some will argue now is not the time for politics. But what’s the point if we don’t stop this from happening again?
The Geopolitical Argument Against Donald Trump
His ideas for reducing America’s debt and reorienting its foreign policy are madness.
Trump Makes It Impossible Not to Call Him Racist
The Republican’s insinuations against an Hispanic judge who is hearing a case against him are the final straw.
Ryan’s Excuse for Supporting Trump Is Embarrassing
The speaker claims he and Donald Trump have “more common ground than disagreement.”
Bombs Will Not Stop Refugees
To suggest Europe can stem the influx of migrants by dropping bombs in Libya and Syria is reckless.
Proponents of EU Exit Should Stop Disparaging Institutions
Advocates of a British withdrawal from the EU are undermining the public’s trust in institutions.
Partition Is Not the Answer to Iraq’s Problems
Splitting the country in three wouldn’t make Iraq more governable. What it needs is different leadership.
Not Just the Lesser of Two Evils: The Case for Clinton
The former secretary of state may have a chance to rehabilitate the art of politics.
Commission Lets South Off with Warnings Again
Italy, Portugal and Spain get a slap on the wrist for breaking Europe’s budget rules.
Don’t Heed the Appeals of Trump’s Apologists
A Donald Trump candidacy is too high a price to pay for Republican Party unity or defeating Hillary Clinton.
Britain’s “Remain” Side Doesn’t Need More Passion
Passion is not what persuades voters.
Fear of In-Between Europe Premature
Central Europeans must be patient while Germany shifts its strategic orientation away from Russia.