J. K. Rowling’s Admirable Defense of Liberty
J. K. Rowling’s full-throated defense of free speech at the 2016 PEN Literary Award Gala in New York is a breath of fresh air.
Marco Rubio Will ‘Support the Nominee’ but Stops Short of Embracing Trump
Marco Rubio stands by his criticisms of Donald Trump but said he still plans to support the Republican nominee.
Trump’s Attacks on Clinton’s E-Mails Won’t Help the Case for Her Indictment
Donald Trump will be the most prominent figure attacking Hillary Clinton on her many scandals, particularly her e-mail scandal. Will it help?
Silver Lining: The GOP Can Become a Majority Party … in Time
Donald Critchlow’s surprisingly optimistic book suggests how the GOP can broaden its coalition without alienating the base.
Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill Is Problematic Now, Too
Not to be appeased, some progressives are upset about Treasury Secretary Jack Lew’s decision to honor a once-enslaved black woman on the $20 bill.
Kasich’s Poisonous Chill Pills
The Prince of Lightness strikes again.
To supporters of a Mississippi law allowing business owners to withhold service that violates their conscience, John Kasich said Sunday on CNN,
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Five Times Hillary Reminded Us of Selina Meyer on Veep
Hillary Clinton sometimes reminds us of Selina Meyer on Veep.
Sanders Supporters Want a Socialism without High Taxes
A Vox poll asked Bernie Sanders supporters how much they’d be willing to shell out to fund his college and nearly universal health-care proposals.
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Hamilton Reminds Us Why His Face Is on Our Money
Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and star of the tremendously popular Broadway show Hamilton, has tweeted that Alexander Hamilton’s face should remain on the currency.
Globalism and Free Trade: Apples and Oranges
Support for free international trade does not entail support for political globalization.