Trump resembles the segregationist Alabama governor who ran for president. But at least Wallace turned out to have a conscience

Humphrey’s efforts against bigotry launched his national political career and changed the nature of the state he represented

The term perfectly describes people who cloak toxic intolerance in patriotism. Let’s bring it back

The evangelical fortress around the president can look like a problem, but progressives can use that heresy to fight opponents

Gingrich’s performance before and the year after his ascent to speaker of the House offers two vital lessons – one salutary, and the other cautionary

It is tempting to find reassurance in the comparison: America survived the turmoil, division and bloodshed of 1968. I find no basis for such solace

There is a morally corrupt contract that white fans make with black athletes. We will accept you: but only if you surrender your political voice