I find myself in rare agreement with Ms. Moon in her May 30 Post Register guest column. American politics changed forever when the person elected by the American people came down that golden escalator. What was ushered in was not a vision Read More
Primary elections are often framed as the proving ground of democracy, but too often they widen divisions and force voters to make major decisions with very little time to truly understand who they are supporting before November arrives. The pressure of a Read More
For years, Americans have been told that politics is about picking a side. Republican or Democrat. Conservative or liberal. Red or blue. Too often, party affiliation is a substitute for civic engagement. Instead of evaluating policies, attending local meetings, or understanding how Read More
The constant pressure of politics has pushed many to the edge. It feels like we are caught in a whirlwind: waiting for the next headline, the next controversy, the next divide. The temperature continues to rise in a culture increasingly defined by Read More
People often ask: How can we get the younger generation involved? How do we break through the nihilism that they are experiencing? What can we do? My answer is simple, but it’s not one that comes easily. Older generations need to listen Read More
It’s easy to talk about political parties as if they’re fixed institutions, disconnected from everyday life. We say “the party believes” or “the party decided,” as though these organizations operate on their own. I see it especially when people talk about the Read More
