John Stoehr

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

Only Trump Believes He Can Pardon Himself

June 4, 2018 /

The argument, every single word, is bullshit, and the president’s attorneys know it.

Keep the (Democratic) Faith

May 31, 2018 /

Dinesh D’Souza’s disgusting pardon may look like yet another reason to lose hope in democracy. But it’s really the opposite.

The Problem No One Talks About

May 30, 2018 /

Whose interests stand in the way of a more perfect union? A majority of Americans over 50.

Just Say It. Baby Boomers Oppose Democracy

May 29, 2018 /

The history of the baby boomers is a history of a federal government providing what young people can only dream of.

Programming note

May 24, 2018 /

Memorial Day Weekend can’t come soon enough.

Clapper Provides the Democrats an Opening

May 24, 2018 /

The former intelligence head says Russia decided the 2016 election. Time for the Democrats to lead.

Who Hates America Now?

May 23, 2018 /

Brennan, Clapper and Hayden are blazing a trail for the Democrats. They should take it.

Want Gun Control? Empower the ATF

May 22, 2018 /

We need to expand the scope of political conflict against the NRA. But eventually, we need to talk about policy.

Don’t Blame Gorsuch. Blame Voters

May 21, 2018 /

Monday’s Supreme Court ruling knee-caps labor rights. That’s the price we will pay for the 2014 midterm elections.

The GOP Won’t Let Republican Voters See Trump’s Weakness

May 18, 2018 /

House Republicans are clashing over Dreamers. The fight might expose the president for what he is.