History

The sickness in American culture starts with Donald Trump

Vivek Ramaswamy is a mendacious fool.

Dec 28, 2024 •

The man who saved Christmas

The man who saved Christmas for America’s children did not arrive on a sled filled with presents pulled by reindeer.

Dec 25, 2024 •

A Christmas Eve miracle

Fifty-six years ago today — on Christmas Eve — the most famous photograph in human history was taken by an explorer named Bill Anders.

Dec 24, 2024 •

Before there were tiny Speakers of the House, there was a giant

This is a story about a man named Sam.

Dec 19, 2024 •

Chief Joseph is an incomparable man

PLUS: My conversation with David Pakman of "The David Pakman Show"

Dec 1, 2024 •

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A Thanksgiving story

Wishing all of you in this incredible community a happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 28, 2024 •

"Duty, Honor, Country"

PLUS: My conversation with Chris Cillizza of So What

Nov 17, 2024 •

The submission of the US Senate

These are historic days.

Nov 16, 2024 •

Warning #10: Keep the faith

Sometime later tonight the vice president of the United States will say her final words to the American people before a momentous dawn breaks tomorrow…

Nov 4, 2024 •

Warning #9: "Don't be troubled. I guess we shall get through"

Forty-eight hours to go.

Nov 3, 2024 •

Warning #8: The winds of catastrophe are stirring

Tim Alberta of The Atlantic has written his closing story of the 2024 campaign.

Nov 2, 2024 •

Trump fascist rally guide and explainer

More than 40 million Americans have already cast a vote for president.

Oct 27, 2024 •

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