Even political junkies are feeling short of adrenaline. Two old men are stumbling toward November, spewing gaffes, garbled messages and misinformation as the political class cowers behind banners they ...

The "political class of 2025" earned the title of 2026 "Bum Steer of the Year" from Texas Monthly. Each year, the magazine highlights those "who disgraced our state," from politicians to institutions ...

Decades ago national security eminence Dick Allen asked Ronald Reagan what the strategy was for the Cold War. Reagan boldly responded “We win. They lose.” Reagan’s answer was confident because he knew ...

Editor's note: This story is part of a series about the Class of 2028 based on a survey conducted by The Chronicle in March and April 2025. You can read more about our methodology and limitations here ...

When I was in the Army, stationed in Germany at U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) headquarters, my work often took me to the building in which worked the USAREUR commander-in-chief, a four-star general, and ...

While Davos Man, his compatriots in the media, and other expensive experts are still trying to figure out how former President Donald Trump is still thriving politically, the “Forgotten Man” would ...

Mainstream political discussions that urge Black participation in electoral politics are promoted most vehemently by a neoliberal, establishment Black political class. This network of Black ...

At the Arizona memorial service for Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated two weeks ago, President Donald Trump acknowledged Kirk's character, saying, "he did not hate his opponents; he wanted the best ...

As I write, Charlie Kirk's assassin has yet to be captured. It's still possible that the person who murdered the influential conservative activist was motivated by personal resentment or a business ...

It’s that time of year again. The time of year where students gather anxiously around their laptops, fighting like weak gladiators against lions in our respective ConnectCarolina arenas. Bloodstained ...

Filipinos have been protesting against the theft of public funds for flood defenses by corrupt politicians. The protesters face a political class whose leading figures, President Bongbong Marcos and ...