The president most known for his moral vision was also a master political operator.
Books
The Hustling, Sweating, Flawed Greatness of Richard Holbrooke
The legendary diplomat was a deeply imperfect specimen of the human condition. Yet at his most statesmanlike moments, he could be extraordinary.
The Radicalizations of the American Mind
Why liberals need to grapple with the complexity of the new left.
The Rise of White Identity Politics
White voters increasingly see themselves as a threatened ethnic group. By championing an inclusive American identity, liberal politicians can offer an alternative.
The Cork Board President
The Donald Trump era requires a new theory of conspiracy theories.
Why the Left Is Losing the Information Age
Liberals assumed digital technology would help their side. They forgot how power works.
Adam Gopnik’s Ineffective Defense of Liberalism
Instead of recognizing a crisis, he acts like we all just need a little reassurance.
John Roberts: Boy In The Bubble
The chief justice has made a career of undoing progress on civil rights and ignoring the consequences.
The Misunderstood Brilliance of the VA
To save the Veterans Health Administration, Americans must first appreciate its many achievements.
Preet Bharara’s Willful Blindness
We’ll never fix the criminal justice system until ‘liberal’ prosecutors recognize how badly it’s broken.
