Maine Is First State to Consider Ranked-Choice Voting
The change would prevent candidates winning political office with less than 50 percent support.
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After Mosul Falls, What Then?
The Iranians, Russians, Saudis and Turks are all jockeying for influence in Iraq while America looks on wearily.
Hillary Clinton Is the Only Serious Candidate in This Election
The Democrat has serious plans for the major challenges of our time.
Fine, We’ll Do It the Hard Way: Reid
If Republicans continue to block Supreme Court nominees, the Democrats may end the Senate filibuster.
Don’t Blame Obama for Everything That Went Wrong in the World
To blame the American for all the turmoil in Asia and the Middle East is to give regional actors a pass.
Despite Democratic Gains, Two More Years of Gridlock Likely
A tiny Republican majority in the House of Representatives could still block much-needed reforms.
Why the Hell Is Yemen Shooting at the United States Navy?
The war in Yemen has three dimensions, only one of which directly affects the United States.
Trump Accelerates Trends That Could Realign Parties
Democrats are trading one type of white voter for another while Latinos flee the Republican Party in droves.
Trump Sinks to New Low In Responding to Sexual Allegations
The Republican presidential candidate suggests one of his accusers was not attractive enough to assault.
Sensing American Disinterest, Egypt and Turkey Reach Out to Russia
Rather than assume more responsibility themselves, some middle powers are switching patrons.
If This Is Cold War 2.0, Then the Russians Are Winning
Russia is a great power again in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Where does it go from here?
How Can Ryan Possibly Believe Trump Should Be President?
The House leader says he can no longer defend Donald Trump, but he still supports the Republican nominee.
At Long Last, Republicans Abandon Their Nominee
They should never have nominated Trump, but let’s not berate Republicans if they come to their senses.
Duterte Wants to Ditch America for China and Russia. Can They Bite?
The Filipino president’s rhetoric reeks of opportunism rather than strategy, but there is risk in the long term.
Papers, Appalled by Trump, Abandon Republicans En Masse
Editorial boards are breaking with generations of Republican support to endorse Hillary Clinton.