A Journal of Ideas

politics

When the President is King

As the French opposition has failed to oppose Macron, can the resistance on the streets find its way back into the institutions of power?

By Daniel Nichanian

"Civilization in the Highest?"

By Brandon R. Byrd

A Woman Can Be President, Right?

Feminists were devastated last November. But it’s not fated to be this way forever. A response to Susan Madrak and Kathleen Geier.

By Letty Cottin Pogrebin

Don't Pretend You Didn't Know

The American Affairs editor says he disavows Donald Trump. Should we believe him?

By Jack Meserve

Single Payer Is Not a Principle

The principle is universal coverage. There are a number of ways to get there. We need to remember this.

By Harold Pollack