David M. Shribman: Biden is already writing his legacy
An educated guess: Joe Biden is not doing what every first-year president starts doing around Day 200 of his presidency: running for reelection. After the two weeks... Read more.
David M. Shribman: Next year’s midterm battles are already underway
The battles of next year’s midterm congressional elections will be won on the playing fields of this summer. Political professionals know this is not a fallow... Read more.
David M. Shribman: Trump Republicans eschew 11th Commandment
The Republican Party is considering repealing the 11th Commandment. The first 10 came from the Book of Exodus, and were greeted by what the Bible described as “the... Read more.
David M. Shribman: History is full of Americans hating each other
The American Problem is writ large in the small print of the latest Gallup poll: Twice as many Republicans as Democrats trust the police. Twice as many Democrats... Read more.
David M. Shribman: West Virginia hopes to reverse a decade of decline
DRY FORK, W.Va. — There’s nobody here. Well, almost nobody. This unincorporated community is in a magnificent corner of the world, garlanded by mountains,... Read more.
David M. Shribman: Beware the premature victory lap
Not so fast, Joe. Last week, President Biden spoke words that Americans have waited 16 months to hear: “We are emerging from the darkness of … a year... Read more.
David M. Shribman: Celebrating with the neighbors
This is my favorite time of the year. Friday is Canada Day, and the following Monday is the Fourth of July. I’m a dual citizen. Join me for a few moments as... Read more.
David M. Shribman: Mike Pence hasn’t gone away
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Mike Pence is determined not to be the modern version of William R. King, William A. Wheeler or Charles W. Fairbanks. The three — vice presidents... Read more.
David M. Shribman: What’s in a name?
JACKSON, N.H. — Up here in the White Mountains, things frequently aren’t what they seem. The January showers in this Mount Washington Valley town often take... Read more.
David M. Shribman: Timeworn perspectives must be balanced with modern judgment
This is the tweet of the year. It’s not from a president. But it could be about a president, and about the rest of us, too, if only we will learn the lesson:... Read more.