Real Clear Politics

Democratic Socialism Is Not Communism

Communists are authoritarian tyrants who control all political and economic activity, generally with oppressed populations like China and North Korea.

The Immortal Appeal of 'The Odyssey'

Christopher Nolan's blockbuster is only the latest adaptation of a story that has captivated audiences for three millennia. Here's why the epic poem has never lost its hold on us, writes Daniel Mendelsohn.

Pelosi's Democrats Against Democracy

UC Berkeley is opening the Nancy Pelosi Institute to save democracy, which is perverse when you consider her career of undermining democracy.

How Trump and DOGE Broke the IRS

The agency was on its way to a turnaround, says former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. DOGE had other plans.

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