Snoopy fans angered by one account’s pro-Trump post

Some Snoopy fans are enraged that an account dedicated to the beloved character is engaging with politics. Snoopy Weekly, a now-deleted popular X account unaffiliated with the “Peanuts” comic, got backlash for a post that endorsed former President Donald Trump in the election next month. The account, which had moreContinue Reading

Abcarian: Trump and Vance are angry about fact-checking at the debates. Here’s what voters think

Question: When did fact–checking become an outrageous abuse of debate moderators’ power? Answer: When MAGA Republicans decided they didn’t like anyone pointing out that they’re lying. In a perfect world, it might be enough for political opponents to correct each other’s prevarications and exaggerations. But Donald Trump’s entry into presidentialContinue Reading

‘Grand Strategy’ Misses the Point

Foreign Affairs The fixation on grand strategy neglects the fact that foreign policy is the product of politics. As the United States prepares for the November presidential election, political commentators and security analysts are no doubt also preparing for what now seems like the obligatory ritual of providing grandiose plans,Continue Reading