Martin Indyk Got Us Knee-Deep Into the Middle East—and Then Tried To Get Us Out
The late U.S. diplomat helped form America’s policies towards Iran, Iraq, and Israel. By the end of his life, he'd had enough.
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Republicans Hammer Biden on Inflation. But Do They Have a Better Plan?
Opening night of the Republican National Convention programmed a central issue with a Trumpian twist: "Make America Wealthy Again."
The National Debt Is Now So High That Every American Essentially Owes $100,000
We could grow our way out of our debt burden if politicians would limit spending increases to just below America's average yearly economic growth. But they won't even do that.
Don't Shun Controversial Ideas and People. Debate Them.
They should be heard, not shouted down.
The Southern Poverty Law Center Makes Millions Trafficking Hate
The Center has gotten rich in part thanks to its "hate map," which smears many good people.
The Real Political Scandal Is That Too Many Documents Are Classified
Many Democrats and Republicans were outraged when Trump and Biden respectively were found with classified documents. But both sides are missing the point.
The Political Lies That Really Matter
From George Santos to Joe Biden, résumé padding is unacceptable. But it's all the lies about legislation we can't afford.
Netflix Teams Up With the Obamas To Produce Big Government Propaganda
The G Word, a new documentary, only occasionally covers serious issues. But it opts not to do honest reporting.
Two Ironic Legacies of Ken Starr's Investigation of Bill Clinton
Starr's role in the impeachment of Clinton may have cost him a seat on the Supreme Court. And the biggest beneficiary of Starr's failure was probably George W. Bush.
RIP Madeleine Albright, Who Escaped Both Fascism and Communism as a Child
The former secretary of state died today at the age of 84 after a long and complicated career in U.S. foreign policy.
How the Past 4 American Presidents Helped Escalate Tensions in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is singularly responsible for the war that began this week. But the past four presidential administrations missed opportunities to deescalate.
How Did Impeachments Become So Partisan?
Alas, the precedent for partisan votes on impeachment was set before Donald Trump.
How 3 Past Presidents Dealt With Scandal During Their State of the Union Addresses
From Clinton's cockiness to Reagan's contrition to Nixon's defiance, three different models for Donald Trump
Ken Starr, Who Led Clinton's Partisan Impeachment, Says Impeachment Should Be 'Powerfully Bipartisan'
He also likens impeachment to "domestic war."
Jeffrey Epstein's Death in Manhattan Jail Sets Off Conspiracy Theories, but Police Neglect Seems More Likely
Plus: Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests turn violent as China cracks down, Elizabeth Warren admits taxes are bad for business, and more...
Trump's Tariffs on Mexican Imports Would Be Biggest Tax Increase in Decades
If the tariffs ramp-up all the way to 25 percent, as Trump has threatened, they would be the biggest tax increase since 1968.
Don't Fear Independents Like Howard Schultz! Politics Should Be More Like a Starbucks Menu
There are more forms of hepatitis than there are major parties in America.
What Bill Clinton Can Teach Donald Trump About Surviving Endless Scandal
The former president radically flipped the conventional wisdom about dealing with political enemies, legal issues, and impeachment.
Suspicious Devices Sent to Clintons, Obamas, CNN, Soros Spark Bomb Scares
Another device was reportedly sent to the office of Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
The Factual and Rhetorical Silliness of Family Separation Whataboutism
People who supported Trump's policy justified it by falsely claiming that today's critics never cared about Obama's detention facilities.
After the IG Report, Let's Kill the FBI While We Can
It's time for this intrusive, politicized, and overly powerful agency to be dumped.
Don't Let President Trump Distract You with Stormy Daniels
The porn star headlined 60 Minutes last night. That won't end his presidency, or Washington's awfulness.
Sessions 'Strongly Encourages' Federal Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Some Drug Dealers
The Trump administration starts negotiations on drug sentencing with a harsh opening bid.
Trump Just Made Two National Monuments Smaller. How Big a Deal Is That?
The feds still own the land.
Liberals' Sudden Concern About Bill Clinton's Behavior Is Cynical
The dynamics that led to Democrats protecting him haven't changed.
Welfare Reform Paved Trail For Obamacare Repeal
Not only can entitlement programs be rolled back, but politicians who do it can even get re-elected.
For a Study in Failed Foreign Policy, Look at the Seven Countries in Trump's Refugee Ban
The dissonance between the countries the Trump EO primarily affects and countries associated with 9/11 is embedded in U.S. foreign policy.
The Neoliberal Era Is Over
Donald Trump's pro-tariff action yesterday underlines a reality long in the making: The post-Cold War neoliberal triumphalism is dead in the West.
Why Was Clinton's Campaign Weak Enough to Be Killed by a Mealy-Mouthed Letter?
Bill Clinton joins his wife in blaming FBI Director James Comey for her humiliating loss.
Welcome to the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy, Director Comey!
The weekend reactions are both a reminder and a preview of how Clinton handles a scandal.
Electoral Politics Is a Horrible Context In Which to Talk About Sexual Consent
People excited to see sexual-consent issues dominating cable news probably won't like where this is going.
Is Donald Trump Trying to Prove Feminists Right About Rape Culture?
A feminist screenwriter couldn't have come up with a better male chauvinist villain.
Hillary Clinton Wants the Economy of the 1990s Without Its Policy Agenda
On budgets, trade, and more, the Democratic nominee rejects Bill Clinton's economic initiatives.
New Donor to Clinton Foundation Revealed: It's You.
Thanks for paying for the pensions and benefits of connected Beltway staff.
Anthony Weiner's Sexting Is Dumb, But What Bill Clinton and His Aides Did to Inconvenient Women Is Vile
Weiner embarrassed himself and his wife, but Bill Clinton and his aides deliberately smeared Monica Lewinsky and other women's reputations.
Republicans Have Become the Party of No Ideas—and Democrats Have Become the Party of Bad Ideas
Elizabeth Warren's DNC speech was a vision of government unbounded by cost or consequences.
Bill Clinton: Tough on Crime, Easy on Himself
The 1994 crime bill is a classic study in Clintonian triangulation.
New Trump Ad Attacks Hillary Clinton for Her Husband's Alleged Sex Crimes
"Here we go again" is right...
How a FOIA Request into Hillary Clinton's Emails Revealed a Criminal Investigation
Clinton had characterized the FBI's investigation as "routine," but the DOJ now refers to it as a "law enforcement proceeding."
'Keep in mind Hillary Clinton ran against Barack Obama's sentencing reform in 2008'
Matt Welch talks about the 'ugliness' of Clintonian crime politics on Rev. Al Sharpton's PoliticsNation
Bill Clinton Claims His Wife 'Was the First Candidate' to Talk About Sentencing Reform
It's true, if you don't count Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, Rick Perry, or Jim Webb
Bill Clinton's Crime Bill Ambivalence
The former president can't decide whether he should brag about the 1994 law or apologize for it.
Bill Clinton's Mendacious Defense of the 1994 Crime Bill
The former president says Republicans made him support longer sentences, which were a necessary response to 13-year-old murderers "hopped up on crack."
