John Stoehr
Follow John on Twitter @johnastoehr . John Stoehr is a Washington Monthly contributing writer. This piece originally appeared in The Editorial Board.
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The Washington Monthly Was Right About Egg Prices
Much of the press believed the 2022-25 spike in egg prices was mere supply and demand. Now that the industry has settled with DOJ and state AGs, our suspicions proved warranted.
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The Fight in the Democratic Party Is Not Left vs. Center, But Left vs. Left
The recent string of primary victories from left-wing insurgents are not ushering out moderates, but fellow progressives.
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Roberts Slays Trump’s Ludicrous Birthright Citizenship Order
Roberts Slays Trump’s Ludicrous Birthright Citizenship Order. While Thomas tries to justify caste, Jackson makes it clear the post-Civil War Amendments were “not a mere spot treatment for the dark stain of slavery.”
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The Heritage Foundation’s Troubling “Pro-Natalist” Agenda
The right-wing organization blames “feminism” for falling fertility rates. Not surprisingly, its “solutions” are hostile to women.
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The Roberts Court and the Disappearing Congress
In the Slaughter case, the Court ignored the Founders, discarded precedent, and handed the president vast new powers.
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The Clouds Behind the Supreme Court’s Common-Sense Ruling on Postmarked Ballots
A 5-4 majority upheld longstanding practices of allowing ballots postmarked on election day to be counted. But exaggerated fears of “voter fraud” loomed over the ruling and dissent.
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The Onrushing Uninsurance Crisis
The uninsured rate is likely to soar to 11 percent this year. Skyrocketing private premiums are sure to follow.
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