Peace and Security

After the Muslim Ban
I’m glad Biden repealed Trump’s Muslim ban, but the work of repairing the harm is just beginning.

We Need More Partisanship, Not Less
Democrats shouldn’t compromise their solutions to pander to a GOP that is part of the problem.

The GOP’s Resentment Theater
When President Biden condemned violent white supremacy, leading Republicans complained. Why?

Three Steps to Prevent Future Election Violence
I’ve spent my entire career on peacebuilding after conflict. Here’s how we avoid becoming a failed state.

Can We Ever Trust the Police Again?
The failures of the Capitol police — and the off-duty cops among the extremists — make it harder to trust the police than ever.

Fossil-Fueled Fascism
How the oil, gas, and coal industries support and fund white supremacy and far-right politics.

Address the Stagnation That Paved the Way for Trump
Trump had plenty of rich supporters, but left-behind communities have been fertile ground for extremism throughout our history.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Law and Order
Promises made, promises kept?

A Tale of Two Mobs
How the GOP abandoned democracy and became an accomplice to insurrection, and what must be done now.

A Welcome Stopgap, But Not Nearly Enough
The COVID-19 relief bill will help, but much more needs to be done to combat the pandemic and make the country stronger in the face of future crises.