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Articles by Theodore R. Johnson (page 1)
January 26, 2023 5:30 am
Could the ‘Dignity Index’ Help Make Our Politics More Civil?
The incentives in our political culture don’t give a lot of reason to be optimistic.
January 11, 2023 5:30 am
What the Cori Bush-Byron Donalds Clash Tells Us About Black American Politics
And about the complications of black solidarity.
January 3, 2023 5:30 am
The Misleading Makeup of the New Congress
Sure, this is the most diverse Congress ever—but what does that really mean for our politics?
December 12, 2022 5:30 am
The Rationale Behind South Carolina Becoming the First Dem Primary
The final decision on whether the Palmetto State will leapfrog ahead of Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada is expected in…
November 30, 2022 5:30 am
No, the U.S. Military Is Not Being Weakened by “Wokeness”
The world's greatest fighting force is stronger because it doesn't require recruits to uncritically embrace American mythology.
November 21, 2022 5:30 am
What Role Did Gerrymandering Play in Giving the GOP Its House Majority?
And how does it affect racial representation?
November 8, 2022 11:25 am
Two Things to Watch for in the Midterm Results
How many seats will Republicans actually pick up? And how many election deniers are voted into office?
October 21, 2022 5:30 am
From Dog Whistle to Rebel Yell
The disturbing direction of MAGA rhetoric about race.
October 15, 2022 2:16 pm
The Walker-Warnock Debate and the Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations
It's entirely possible that, despite everything, Herschel Walker "won" his debate with Raphael Warnock.
October 6, 2022 5:30 am
Merging Politics and Celebrity is Bad for Democracy
Public office shouldn’t be a mere platform for fame-seekers. And citizens shouldn’t be passive spectators.
