Politics

In recent reports regarding the Bay of Pigs–style invasion, the term “mercenary” was accompanied by scare quotes, as if these men could only be seen that way from the perspective of an Official U.S. Enemy.

The world sees all of this and laments the continuing decline of the once-great superpower that won the Cold War. And they wonder whether, after decades of deepening partisan dysfunction and decline, America will be able to reclaim its leadership role.

In this sense, FDR was both a statistical anomaly and cautionary lesson.

“More than any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other, to total extinction. Let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly.”

I think that many of the postal services provided would be handled better in other ways. And I would say the same thing about booksellers. And newspaper publishers.

If the health crisis does not pass quickly, or if the economy does not roar back, the Fed’s actions might prove inadequate.

"Nothing is more fundamental to our recovery than the strengthening of America’s public health safety net.”

As rent comes due and bills continue to pile up, Americans desperately need assistance to financially survive this crisis.

"We are a nation of laws yet William Barr, the nation's top law enforcement official, has routinely abused the powers of his office to undermine the rule of law for political advantage of the president who appointed him."

The agency’s importance is growing. Come November, American democracy may depend on it.