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 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.”

Members Only | January 21, 2022 — by Mia Brett

A case with lasting implications for tribal authority.

Members Only | January 20, 2022 — by Lindsay Beyerstein

In a group of nearly 60 people facing serious prison time, at least some of them will be willing to implicate the higher ups to save themselves.

January 20, 2022 — by John Stoehr

There can be only one right side.

Members Only | January 20, 2022 — by Matt Robison

Any other answer is insane.

January 19, 2022 — by Rod Graham

People often confuse the terms power and authority.

January 19, 2022 — by John Stoehr

To err is me, sometimes.

Members Only | January 19, 2022 — by Richard Sudan

Did an FBI informant help stop a conspiracy to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer? Or did he help it along?

January 18, 2022 — by John Stoehr

“It always seems over-the-top to say women will be second-class citizens, but that will absolutely be the case.”