American politics is in crisis because our parties have grown stale. The great debate of the 20th century is over, and the next realignment is coming. Will the Dems and GOP survive?

A look at the oligarch behind comedian Volodymyr Zelensky’s surprise bid for the presidency of Ukraine—and the feud with Petro Poroshenko that started it all.

How far do we want nanny statism to go? And in which directions?

President Trump’s decision to officially gift the occupied Golan Heights to Bibi Netanyahu is neither wise nor necessary. It also inspires memories of opportunities lost eight years ago.

There is a better way to fix our health care mess than Medicare for All—yet the stunted U.S. debate has buried its consideration.

Sidney Verba, who died recently at the age of 86, was a political scientist best known for his work on democracy—specifically, why some democracies thrive while others fall.

Thailand’s upcoming elections are the latest clash in a complex power game between rival elites—and a reminder that the trappings of democracy are not always what they seem.

As is the case elsewhere these days, corporate interests are in, worker safety, environmental stewardship, fairness, common sense, and facts are out.

The movement to destroy sexual shame comes with a social cost.

The two-party monopoly has abjectly failed the American people. The Alliance Party has a better way forward.