Erdogan Needs To Be Reined in as a Matter of Urgency

[I]ts greatest flaw lies in moving the power of decision in presidential elections from the people ... to the Electoral College, whose members represent the states.

Refusing to be yes-men to those in power is the correct path in the pursuit of democracy.

[T]here is the painful realization that Iran, regardless of who governs it, must be integrated into a regional security architecture.

We cannot turn a blind eye to the blatant attitude of putting consideration for the U.S. military ahead of the health of citizens.

[T]he strength of American institutions is measured ... by their capacity to apply the same rules regardless of party affiliation, background or relationship with the president.