“We weaken our greatness when we confuse our patriotism with tribal rivalries that have sown resentment and hatred and violence in all the corners of the globe.” — Senator John McCain In the United States, we like to believe that we make important decisions logically and rationally. When asked how they decide who to vote … Read more
“And seeing the people in a state of such awful wickedness, and those Gadianton robbers filling the judgment-seats—having usurped the power and authority of the land; laying aside the commandments of God, and not in the least aright before him; doing no justice unto the children of men; “Condemning the righteous because of their righteousness; … Read more
“Our presidency has been debased by a figure who has a seemingly bottomless appetite for destruction and division and only a passing familiarity with how the constitution works. And our Article I branch of government, the Congress (that’s me), is utterly supine in the face of the moral vandalism that flows from the White House … Read more
James Comey, the former director of the FBI, is concerned about leaders “who will lie about anything,” followers “who will believe anything,” and media sources “that will say anything.” He is encouraging Americans to “break out of that bubble and seek truth.” In an earlier tweet, he said, “Facts matter” and accused Republicans of attacking … Read more
“The Republican Party, as an institution, has become a danger to the rule of law and the integrity of our democracy. The problem is not just Donald Trump; it’s the larger political apparatus that made a conscious decision to enable him. In a two-party system, nonpartisanship works only if both parties are consistent democratic actors. … Read more