Outrageous statements can become ends in themselves.

The president can't cross divide on perceptions of threat from ISIS.

Anti-government voters have driven the shift against gun control.

The U.S. is divided over whether things are O.K. or terrible.

Americans don't trust each other, and they trust the government even less

The Republican frontrunner benefits from resentment against the media.

Claiming the political center works, at least when scandal lends a hand.

Politicians who exploit fears deserve all mockery they get.

We now have yet another red-vs.-blue map to keep track of.

Limits on private behavior in public housing go along with snob zoning laws.