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Trump, if elected, will employ rhetoric and policies — steep tariffs on imported goods, for example — that were considered heretical in the old GOP — with the aim, among other things, of realigning the working class (or sectors of…
In thinking about the legacy of former president Richard Nixon, what stands out for many people of my generation is his impeachment and removal from office, his barely disguised racist appeals to “law and order,” and, not least, his (and…
In August of 1974 a handful of Republican leaders visited the White House and told then president Nixon to step down for the sake of the country. 60 years later it’s the Democratic Party leaders turn to visit the White…
The selection of the presidential candidate shouldn’t be the decision of the White House or Congress or the news media alone. All of them will all have their say for sure. But supporters of the Democratic Party should too. An…
At moments like this, sometimes, the best thing to do is to take a deep breath.