Murphy had a law, Pythagoras had a theorem, and Peter had a principle. Many other people also have had their names linked to famous “rules” like these. This article takes a lighthearted look at how some of our favorite rules of thumb apply to politics....
Today, we respond to a letter found in a blue envelope on the left side of our mailbox. Once again, this letter is about Donald Trump....
Our recent “open letter” blog post to the political parties drew a heartfelt (if imaginary and hypothetical) response about problem child from the recent past. ...
With candidates starting to step forward for 2002 federal races, we think both the Republicans and Democrats could do better than many of the candidates they have nominated in recent years. ...
The right principles lead to good deeds—deeds that help the American voter. We should reward, not penalize, the politicians who honor these principles....
Tuesday still is Election Day in Minnesota. The state’s largest city once again finds itself in the spotlight. ...
It takes an entire team of hitters, fielders, and pitchers to win a World Series. Building out a lineup of principled politicians who could lead the United States to a much different type of success also is difficult, but not impossible. ...
Can we keep American democracy going? To avoid the threats to democracy, principles can provide the protection the United States needs. ...
“Impartial justice” is hard to do, but that is exactly what our country needs in cases to remove a President from office. ...
The media today often abandons its constitutional role of informing the public. Bias, sensationalism, and use of anonymous leakers as sources are not what the freedom of the press was meant to protect....
