Trump’s response to Charlottesville showed the core of his philosophy: the preservation of America’s traditional hierarchies of race.
Democrats have a growing sense of panic about conservative advances but are not seeing a president who shares their urgency.
Even as he fulminates against Democrats and bureaucrats, Trump’s most radical proposals are aimed at bypassing members of his own party.
A high-pressure story like the confirmation fight is a brutal test of the quality of the media.
In the last term, conservative justices moved to protect wealthy donors and Christians, while looking skeptically on claims for minorities.
The Supreme Court struck down a law that would force many Texas clinics to close. But for abortion providers in conservative areas, staying open is just the start.
For years, the conservative majority has worked to cement a system where entrenched leaders pick their voters in a bid to stay in power indefinitely.
Groups like al-Nusra are turning to charity stunts and service provision to ensure they have a loyal following even after Assad.