Politics

I really tried. Sorry, Jordan Peterson, it’s not me, it’s you.

A proposed rule of thumb: extravagant claims of personal superiority often invite skepticism about the quality being claimed.

An Election Day reflection on Trump, Sean Hannity, and the cost of prioritizing political victory over civic norms.

Notes on Trump’s response to weather disasters and an article examining the effects of harsh verbal discipline on children.

An exploration of how appeals to purity and tradition can distract supporters from political corruption, drawing on Peter Beinart’s analysis.

Reflections on strategic silence as a way for the media to avoid granting legitimacy to extremist ideas.

A brief, satirical reaction to Donald Trump’s conduct at a gathering of world leaders.

A letter urging California Governor Jerry Brown to authorize further DNA testing in Kevin Cooper’s case.

A reflection on Mueller’s reported questions about Trump’s tweet warning James Comey about possible recordings.

A recommendation of Adam Davidson’s New Yorker essay on Michael Cohen and the vulnerabilities of Trump’s business operation.