Bill Scher is the host of the history podcast “When America Worked” and the co-host of bipartisan online show and podcast “The DMZ”
When it Comes to the Stimulus, It’s Not 2009 Anymore
The Tea Party and GOP had the clout when Obama tried to rescue the economy. This time, they don’t have the plans or the juice. Here’s why.
Don’t Despair the Survival of the Filibuster
Ezra Klein and others shouldn’t panic. There’s a way to make this work.
It’s Time for a Domestic Terrorism Law
The Biden team is reportedly working on one. That’s good because we can meet the domestic terror threat and preserve civil liberties.
The Constitution Won
The seizure of the Capitol was heartbreaking and infuriating but this week has shown the strength of the Constitution and the wisdom of diffusing power.
Electoral College Certification is Dividing the GOP. Good.
Democrats can’t reject all Republicans as deplorables. They need to find the ones they can work with.