Kenneth Zagacki

President Donald Trump talks outside the White House on Feb. 13, 2026, in Washington. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty)

Kenneth Zagacki and Richard Cherwitz: ‘Affordability’ can’t be Democrats’ only focus in the election

February 22, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

When every issue is reduced to economics alone, profits are easily prioritized over human needs and ethics.

Former President Barack Obama accepts the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway, on Dec. 10, 2009. Obama acknowledged at the time of his win that, less than nine months into his term, his accomplishments were “slight.” (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Kenneth Zagacki and Richard Cherwitz: The challenges of presidential Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speeches

October 26, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Supporters of President Donald Trump want him to win a Nobel Peace Prize, but would he respect the solemnity of the occasion?

President Joe Biden delivers a prime-time speech at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia on Sept. 1, 2022. Biden spoke on "the continued battle for the soul of the nation."

Richard Cherwitz and Kenneth Zagacki: Why the cognitive dissonance of MAGA Republicans is so difficult to combat

September 6, 2022 at 1:52 p.m.

It increasingly appears to be the case that some MAGA Republicans desire to replace American democracy with autocracy. President Joe Biden's "Soul of America" speech forcefully called them out. Those...

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