E. J. Dionne Jr.
Washington Post
Washington, DC, United States
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Recent articles by EJ:
Capitulating to the right won’t end the judicial wars
Don’t let conservatives set the terms of the Supreme Court debate. → Read More
The Supreme Court struggle is about democracy
The whole GOP — not just McConnell — must be challenged for double standards and double talking. → Read More
Biden just exposed who Trump really is
It’s clear the Park Avenue Plutocrat is the actual selfish elitist in this race. → Read More
Saving democracy requires voting early — and counting fast
Several swing states still won’t count mail ballots until Election Day. → Read More
A realist’s case against despair
Pessimists about Biden’s chances and post-election chaos aren’t irrational, but there’s a strong case for hope, too. → Read More
The Justice Department is Trump’s corrupt law firm
William Barr’s department threatens to turn our legal system into an autocratic one. → Read More
Trump forgot his promise to the ‘forgotten men and women’
Even before the downturn, areas that were crucial to his electoral victory lagged behind. → Read More
How Markey beat Kennedy: The miracle of being green
A 74-year-old incumbent defeated a 39-year-old challenger by being hip with the kids. → Read More
Markey vs. Kennedy: A battle royal in the Bay State
U.S. Senate and congressional races in Massachusetts are getting ugly. → Read More
The ponderous, low-energy guy is Trump
Sure, don’t underestimate the president, but don’t play his game either. → Read More
The only old-fashioned aspect of the RNC: The jockeying for 2024
Rivals have emerged to Mike Pence in the who-can-glorify-Trump-most sweepstakes. → Read More
Trump’s ‘12 more years’ shout shows what he has in common with autocrats
The only thing the GOP set forth in 2020 is its blind and absolute loyalty to President Trump. → Read More
The GOP convention will be no summer of love
Trump and his allies have previewed what this week’s convention will portray. → Read More
It took longer than he hoped, but Joe Biden has found his time
Joe Biden's life reflects the values of faith, progress and optimism. → Read More
Democrats seize the urgency of our moment
Trump’s former competitor, as well as his immediate successor, made the case that this cannot continue. → Read More
Trump has worked a miracle for Democrats
President Trump's alienation of members of his party, and voters, benefits Democrats. → Read More
The convention that could bend history
This week’s Democratic convention could inaugurate a modern New Deal coalition. → Read More
Kamala Harris exposes the GOP’s radicalism
Republican attacks on a pragmatic progressive reveal how far down the path of radicalism the GOP has traveled. → Read More
Kamala Harris was the safest, most experienced and most tested choice Biden could make
The California senator will help Biden secure the moderate voters he needs. → Read More
Joe Biden can’t ‘hurt God’ but he can help religion
Trump’s calumny against Biden opens an opportunity for Democrats to reclaim the mantle of faith. → Read More