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August 10, 2022 5:30 am

What the old trope about the United States being “a republic, not a democracy” misses about the American system.

Theodore R. Johnson

August 10, 2022 5:30 am

Introduced to expedite Senate confirmations for uncontroversial positions, the “privileged nomination” process instead prolongs vacancies.

Shay Khatiri

July 25, 2022 5:30 am

Our creedal dedication to equality and democracy may be petering out. Or maybe it just needs more vigorous defending.

Theodore R. Johnson

July 21, 2022 5:23 am

Both have bucked their party. But the parties responded very differently.

Theodore R. Johnson

July 3, 2022 5:56 am

Liz Cheney and the duties of a Republican.

William Kristol

June 24, 2022 10:02 am

Republicans everywhere should learn from those who paid a real price for standing up for the truth and the rule…

Christine Todd Whitman

June 2, 2022 5:29 am

Trumpism will outlast Trump. Possibly for a very long time.

William Kristol

May 16, 2022 5:30 am

Combining with extralegal harassment to put elections at risk.

Benjamin L. Ginsberg

May 11, 2022 5:30 am

Evan McMullin and Utah Democrats are reviving an old American tradition.

Beau Tremitiere

May 10, 2022 5:30 am

He’s been waiting for Joe Manchin to write a bill for him—and reconciliation turns into a pumpkin in a few…

Tim Miller

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