News and trust
Americans' confidence in the news media has never been lower. Strong news reporting has never been more necessary.
An unhappy party
The Republican primary has exposed deep rifts in the party that might be difficult to resolve in November or thereafter.
Keep freedom paramount
With Vietnam and other authoritarian regimes, the US must always pursue human rights along with realpolitik.
Choosing 'all of the above' in this year's elections
There was a lot of anger swirling around the presidential race this weekend. But voting doesn't have to be a gladiatorial pursuit.
Money talks
A rollback of untraceable campaign funding should be a priority for both presidential candidates.
Putin's leverage with Assad
Russian air power saved the Syrian regime. Without it, the regime will have to compromise with its opponents.
Russia's tarnished gold
It's not just honest Olympic athletes who were cheated by Russia's massive doping program. Russian athletes were too.
When voters choose
Outside candidates usually are an afterthought in the US presidential race. This year they could find favor with disgruntled voters.
The real opportunity in this fall's elections
Every election is a new test in the messy, remarkable laboratory of American democracy. This fall is an important one in ways far beyond who wins.
Why to shout “¡ole!”
Cinco de Mayo is a day not just to celebrate Mexican culture but to remember Mexicans' and Americans' mutual love of freedom.