Europe Struggles to Respond to Russian Attacks
As Europe struggles to respond to Russian hybrid attacks, Ukrainians warn their Western allies: “Putin is at war with you,…
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admin Will a Wave of “Trump Regret” Lift Democratic Boats This Fall?
I confess to some smug satisfaction when a disciple of Donald Trump turns heretic—especially after...
The Tower Stones of 9/11
New York survived 9/11 and prospered; the skyline was eventually repaired. But my fears of too much change were hardly…
25 Years After 9/11, What Have We Learned?
A new history of the post 9/11 war on terror shows how badly America and its enemies misunderstood the consequences…
Fear and Loathing in Palo Alto
Theo Baker’s debut book is a film-worthy investigation of Stanford’s culture of fraud. But his disdain for the tech bros…
Liberals Need to Care About the National Debt
The U.S. national debt recently surpassed $40 trillion. Reining it in is the only way to achieve progressive goals.
The Myth of the Establishment Democrat
Establishment is used as a description and even a slur for Democrats in and running for office, but it’s really…
I’m a DNC Committee Member. The Party Isn’t Broken
Rarely in recent politics has there been a bigger disconnect between the public perception of...
DOGE Is Done, But the Wreckage Remains
Elon Musk’s ill-considered rampage through government has left Americans vulnerable to long-term health and safety threats.
The Scarlet Letter Midterms
How Democrats can make Trump's stench stick to Republicans in the 2026 midterms.