The Editorial Board. Politics in plain English for normal people.

This is politics in plain English.

I started the Editorial Board to give normal people a place to read about politics.

I can be blunt. But I’m honest.

I don’t think much matters without loyalty to the truth.

—John Stoehr

Members Only | January 26, 2022 — by Richard Sudan

Sheriff’s deputies are alleged to have circulated among themselves and others images of the remains of Kobe Bryant and his daughter.

January 26, 2022 — by John Stoehr

Why are they killing themselves? Let’s turn to Sigmund Freud.

Members Only | January 26, 2022 — by Mia Brett

Edward Blum’s corrupt faith in “colorblindness.”

January 25, 2022 — by John Stoehr

Another and profitable layer of protection against police accountability.

Members Only | January 25, 2022 — by Jason Sattler

The Republicans wish this cut-rate Don Jr. without giant veneers could be their future, but he’s just another wannabe.

Members Only | January 25, 2022 — by Noah Berlatsky

A country with a zero-sum attitude toward education is a country ill-equipped to respond with civic responsibility to a pandemic.

January 24, 2022 — by John Stoehr

The difference between citizens and non-citizens isn’t what you think.

January 22, 2022 — by John Stoehr

The week that was.

Members Only | January 21, 2022 — by Magdi Semrau

On Nate Cohn’s spurious analysis.

January 21, 2022 — by John Stoehr

“No invasion will be a minor incursion. It will cost lives and destroy communities. For Ukraine’s sake, I hope the west understands this.”