Yoni Appelbaum

In 1901, a series of articles took a dim view of the era, and of the idea that all Americans ought to participate in the democratic process.

Starting the process will rein in a president undermining American ideals—and bring the debate into Congress, where it belongs.

Most of President Donald Trump's 20th-century predecessors expressed profound admiration for Confederate general Robert E. Lee.

The president’s patriotic pageant renews a question dating back to the first White House visit by a champion sports team.

Not yet—but it has precious few supporters on either the left or the right.

On Twitter's new 280-character limit.

Why the president, who appears allergic to the logic of bureaucracy, keeps getting defeated by that humblest of technologies, the office memorandum.

Some issues aren’t amenable to deal making; some principles don’t lend themselves to compromise.

It's worth remembering that the now-controversial holiday started as a way to empower immigrants and celebrate American diversity.

How a re-creation of its most famous battle helped erase the meaning of the Civil War.

The great bonfires of Gallows Hill—and what they tell us about America.