

A review of A Promised Land, by Barack Obama.

Testing: The Way Out of This Trap
We are currently testing about 150,000 people a day. That number needs to ramp up fast to reach 20 million by August.

Understanding African-American Deaths from COVID-19
Though we can never discount the long-lasting effects of racism, it’s dubious to attribute this pathogen’s lethality to cultural factors.

Vote by Mail, Just This Once
At a time when we are bitterly divided, deeply distrustful, and facing a pandemic and economic depression, a disputed election might be more stress than we can stand.

The Country Yearns for a Unifying Voice
Queen Elizabeth has spoken well for Britons. In America, Joe Biden can remind us of our better angels.

What Is the Best Case Scenario?
The president should focus on his proper role, not performing for the cameras.

China’s Lies, and Ours
Will the world remember the dishonesty that permitted this pestilence to hit us so very hard?


After This, Voters Will Take Their Responsibility Seriously
The crisis is here, and look who’s in charge of handling it.

Biden’s Second Chance
Super Tuesday was the worst setback for left-wing populism since Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party crashed and burned.