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Lawyers Risk Their Law Licenses Helping Smarmy Politicians
From Watergate to the Big Lie, attorneys on the wrong side of the ethical line should face disbarment and sanctions.
The Triumph of Democracy in Honduras
The election results are clear. Now, the U.S. needs to send a strong signal that a military coup will not be tolerated.
The Supreme Court’s Biggest Concern About Overturning Roe? What That Will Mean for Itself.
As Wednesday’s oral argument made clear, the justices care far more about the high court’s reputation than the lives of millions of women.
How to Cover the Presidency the Washington Monthly Way
It’s a unique and winning formula: Editors and reporters who have worked in the West Wing, deep knowledge of policy and politics, and avoiding all of the who’s-up-who’s-down nonsense.
No More Kindly Uncle Joe: Why Biden Should Call Out Red-State Governors on COVID
With the arrival of the Omicron variant, Biden should declare war on Republican governors who are blocking reasonable mask and vaccine mandates. It’s good policy and good politics.
To Fix the Supply Chain Mess, Take on Wall Street
Financiers bent on short-term profits are largely responsible for America’s shortage of semiconductors and other key materials. Before we offer them more subsidies, how about demanding some accountability?
New Rule: Bill Maher Should Look in the Mirror
The comedian sees himself as a one-man truth squad fighting the woke so Democrats can prevail in Middle America. He’s not.
Keeping Democracy and Journalism Alive Is a Group Effort
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Vice Presidents Get No Respect. Kamala Harris Is No Exception.
Cut the history-making No. 2 a break. The job is the problem, not her.