John Stoehr

John Stoehr is the editor of the Editorial Board. He writes the daily edition. Find him @johnastoehr.

How Magical Thinking Becomes Legal Reasoning

December 26, 2018 /

With this SCOTUS, the GOP can roll back liberal achievements using make-believe.

Borders Don’t Make a Country

December 24, 2018 /

They’re just one thing that makes America.

A Weak President Is a Dangerous President

December 21, 2018 /

Why is Trump going to shut down the government? To stay out of jail.

We Now Know Trump Defrauded Voters

December 20, 2018 /

He repeatedly denied business interests in Russia. He lied.

Dems Are Wedging Trump’s Base

December 19, 2018 /

How? With health care, of course.

Trump Is Entering a Vicious Cycle

December 18, 2018 /

“Believe me,” the president says. Problem is, most Americans don’t.

Collusion Doesn’t Matter

December 17, 2018 /

Conspiracy is accepting something you shouldn’t. Trump accepted Russia’s help.

Six Years After Sandy Hook, There’s Hope

December 14, 2018 /

It depends on Americans coming to see the NRA as the Kremlin’s stooge.

Trump Says He Fears Impeachment

December 13, 2018 /

Can he be indicted? Is impeachment a moral duty? Best to think these through.

‘Master Dealmaker’ No More

December 12, 2018 /

A good negotiator knows when he’s lost the advantage. Not Trump.