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Trump on the World Stage Was Cringeworthy Jul. 14, 2023
One of the most absurd claims the leading candidate for the GOP nomination makes about himself and h... Read More
At The Ramparts: Under Siege from Autocrats and Crooks, Fighters for Democracy Hang Tough Mar. 28, 2023
The fight to preserve democracy around the world has come to resemble Whac-A-Mole, with autocrats wi... Read More
The John Lindsay Democrats Jan. 07, 2022
One way to anticipate what may be ahead in politics is to gauge the balance of power in the nation's... Read More
Democrat 'Leaders' Fail the Leadership Test Jan. 04, 2022
The inevitable result of poor leadership is failure and, at times, disaster. This is precisely what ... Read More
While Biden Slept: Appeasement and Accommodation Dec. 14, 2021
Speaking to the House of Commons in 1948, Winston Churchill, paraphrasing philosopher George Santaya... Read More
Corporate Crap That Doesn't Kill Bernie Just Makes Him Stronger Feb. 01, 2020
On Jan. 19, The New York Times oddly co-endorsed Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar for the De... Read More
The Rise of Young Black Conservatives Oct. 10, 2019
This past weekend, I spoke for the second time at the second annual Black Leadership Summit in Washi... Read More
Deserving the Leaders We Choose Dec. 07, 2018
There is not much to say about President George H.W. Bush that has not already been said in the days... Read More
Macron to Trump: 'You're No Patriot!' Nov. 13, 2018
In a rebuke bordering on national insult Sunday, Emmanuel Macron retorted to Donald Trump's calling ... Read More
Donald and Stormy in the United States of Entertainment Apr. 03, 2018
If there was any doubt that we live in the United States of Entertainment just check out the "60 Min... Read More
And the Children Shall Lead Us Feb. 21, 2018
At 8:18 p.m. on May 4, 1970, just hours after Ohio National Guardsmen killed four students and wound... Read More
Our Sore President Dec. 30, 2017
During his winning campaign to capture the White House, Democrat Barack Obama was harshly critical o... Read More
Super Likable You May. 25, 2017
Be honest now. Have you ever wondered why you've never been promoted to a leadership position? It's... Read More
The Not-Yet-Emerging Democratic Majority Nov. 22, 2016
What is to become of the Democratic Party? The world's oldest political party, which traces its root... Read More
The Bottomless Ignorance of Donald Trump Oct. 27, 2016
In November 1999, presidential candidate George W. Bush sat down for a radio interview. A reporter a... Read More
RNC Message: Be Very Afraid Jul. 20, 2016
My first up-close glimpse into the enduring power of political fearmongering came through a two-way ... Read More
Commencement Season May. 24, 2016
This is the season of college Commencement speeches — an art form that has seldom been memorab... Read More
Henry Hyde and the 2016 Republican Race Nov. 14, 2015
Yes, it is true that, as a political reporter, you do find yourself liking some people you cover a l... Read More
Humble Pie, Sweetie Pie Nov. 05, 2015
I'm not very good at my job. My judgment is horrible, and I make lots of mistakes. Most of the time,... Read More
Second-Chance Leaders Sep. 24, 2015
We may not think of ourselves as a vindictive country, but consider this: To even get us back to the... Read More
