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Trump Believes in “Madman Theory.” But He’s Actually a Madman
After six weeks of insane behavior, the ceasefire should not lead us to believe Trump has regained his faculties.
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Trump Copied Orban’s Playbook. Now Both Wannabe Strongmen Are in Trouble
Hungary’s illiberal prime minister could lose power in elections on April 12, while Trump speeds toward disastrous midterms.
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The Internet Is Bigger Than Hasan Piker
Democrats should go on challenging shows—but no one should be pressured to prove their populist bona fides on a streamer who may cost them more voters than he delivers.
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The Air Force Tried, but the A-10 Is Too Good to Kill
America’s unsightly but effective Warthog jet is being heavily deployed in the Persian Gulf, decades after the service wanted to retire it.
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The Birthright Citizenship Arguments Are a Reminder that the Independent Judiciary Is a Good Thing
If Democrats made the mistake of packing the Supreme Court, birthright citizenship would be no more, along with free elections.
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As Iran War Rages, Trump’s Gutting of Voice of America Undermines U.S. Influence
The president gutted public diplomacy tools like VOA’s Persian Service, then raced to repair them—kind of like alienating our allies, then begging them to help.
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Some Declaration of Independence Charges Against King George Apply to Wannabe King Donald Trump
For the Semiquincentennial, Americans should reacquaint themselves with its indictment of monarchial power—and recognize its relevance.
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Low Favorability? Fuhgeddaboudit. Democrats Are Crushing It at the Ballot Box
During Trump’s second term, Democrats have flipped 30 state legislative seats and ceded none.
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Gavin Newsom’s Tragic Mistake on Homelessness
In his all but certain presidential run, the California governor will be haunted by his noble pledge to provide permanent housing for the homeless, and his failure to give them temporary shelter.
