Why the “Big, Beautiful Wall” Is Doomed to Fail

The existing wall in Ambos Nogales tells us a great deal about President Trump’s ill-conceived plan to fortify the entire U.S.-Mexico border.

Trump L’oeil

In its first six weeks, the Trump administration has been actively demonizing the mainstream media and the courts. This could be an ominous sign of what is to come.

How the Tea Party Transformed American Politics

Less than a decade ago, the Tea Party emerged as one of the most unified and effective oppositional forces in U.S. politics. In the age of President Donald Trump, how they did it matters more than ever.

How Will the Power of the Pussyhat Endure?

The United States is divided between those who came together to support the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20 and those who gathered for human rights on January 21. Can we knit it back together?

A Field Guide to Trump’s Swamp

Well before his inauguration, Trump’s incoming administration and Cabinet picks were breaking down definitions of conflict of interest and stretching the bounds of normalcy. Far from “draining the swamp,” Trump has added to it.

Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy: Bullying, Domination, and Fearmongering

A Trump presidency would mean the end of diplomacy as we know it.

The Way Trump Wears His Hat

Donald Trump’s simple fashion statement speaks volumes.

Your Olympic Team May Be an Illusion

In today’s globalized society, many athletes playing for national teams are citizens of the world more than of a single country.

The Paradox of Donald Trump’s Appeal

How can a political candidate as offensive and outrageous as Trump be so popular? Fifty-year-old insights into how religion works may hold the key.

Brexit Will Not Solve Anything

The Brexit vote reflects a brewing discontent among citizens of the United Kingdom who hoped for more economic prosperity and greater independence. Unfortunately, those are unlikely outcomes.