In an even bigger shock than on immigration, a new GOP nightmare could unfold on taxes.
The Space Trump Fills in America’s Racial Politics
Trump has hit upon a unique vulnerability in mainstream U.S. politics on race and cannot be dislodged.
The US Democrats’ Failing Turnaround Strategy
Trumpism, like most radical right-wing movements, is fueled by resentment, not economics. Trump voters are like Russians voting for Putin.
US: When Billionaires Shred People’s Healthcare
The repeal of “Obamacare” is an alarming story about the quasi-dictatorial powers that billionaires have in the U.S. political system.
Mr. Trump, Just Follow Germany’s Example
Republicans coming up short on Obamacare Repeal and Replace
US: A Long 1932 – Or More?
Reflections on the present-day challenges for the United States, the self-appointed beacon of “democracy.”
TPP and the Democrats’ Failure to Manage Globalization At Home
It’s a lop-sided world when a Republican billionaire turned President cancels a corporatist trade deal eagerly pursued by a Democratic administration.
America’s New Regime: Wisconsin, Not Trump or Putin
America’s new top power broker isn’t Donald or Vladimir, but Republican operators from America’s 30th state.
Political Inversions: Clinton in ’08 and Obama in ’16?
A reflection on the strategic consequences of accidental American political inversions.
US: Any Real Checks and Balances Left?
Republicans have severely damaged many once-respected institutions, even before President-elect Trump came onto the scene.























