David Brooks's Blog, page 52

The Snapchat Presidency of Donald Trump

The next occupant (at least part time) of the White House won’t lead or communicate policy like a normal leader.

The 2016 Sidney Awards, Part Deux

A second batch of the year’s best essays.

The 2016 Sidney Awards, Part I

Some of the year’s most readable essays.

The Future of the American Center

Donald Trump’s victory smashes traditions of party loyalty, presenting opportunities between the extremes.

Does Decision-Making Matter?

Why are you interested in the things that interest you?

Fellow Trump Critics, Maybe Try a Little Listening

Let’s take a break and see what’s going on.

The Danger of a Dominant Identity

Seeing people as one dimensional dehumanizes all of us.

The Life and Example of Gwen Ifill

She has left a chasm, which nobody else can fill up and which nobody has a tendency to fill.

The View From Trump Tower

We should learn from the vote, work to mend society and build a political movement for the post-Trump era.

Let’s Not Do This Again

The presidential campaign has proved the need for a third party.