Little Over One Week into Trump’s Administration, We Need a National ‘Time Out’

If Trump is the problem, we are the solution. But we can't be at our best as Americans while manipulated by the forces of fear. And that's why we need a national "time out".

Presidential Election 2016: How Donald Trump Pulled Off an Improbable Victory

Donald J. Trump's Election Day upset defied polls and media expectations. Once the mud-stained curtain of innuendo and accusation is pulled aside, it becomes evident that the Republican candidate appealed to American voters on a diverse array of issues — some of which have been more pivotal than others. Here's a closer look at how …

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Election Year 2016: The Rise of the Angry Populist — and Why it Matters

The 2016 presidential election year in many ways reflects the way in which reality TV — never at a loss for drama, exhibitionism and outrage  — has begun to influence political theater. Political races have always been, to an extent, a dog-and-pony show. But GOP candidate Donald J. Trump's out-sized assertions and foot-in-mouth moments don't …

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