Lower the Volume
Our country cannot afford for politics to become so lethally personal.
Politics
The Power of Restraint
None of us is required to imitate the worst among us.
A Failure of Security and Democracy
Political violence reveals deep cultural dysfunction, and that dysfunction is what our leaders must address.
A Terrible New Era of Political Violence in America
Donald Trump was bloody but “safe” after a shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania, his campaign said.
The Democrats’ Prisoner’s-Dilemma Moment
Everyone is unhappy with the unresolved questions around Joe Biden’s candidacy. No one can decide what to do about it.
Is Kamala Harris Ready for Trump?
The vice president knows she’s auditioning.
Trump Isn’t Even Pretending Anymore
He used to talk about taking on corporate power. Now he’s openly pandering to plutocrats—and polling more strongly than ever.
The Trump National Convention
The Republicans’ gathering in Milwaukee next week will be simply this: a four-day fealty fest.
Biden’s Heartbreaking Press Conference
His pathos should not become America’s tragedy.
We Still Don’t Know What to Do With the Endless Stream of Trump Lies
It’s not just that he’s making things up, but that he’s distracting us from very real, very consequential problems.