Jon Chait has written a devastating indictment of the emptiness of much of what passes for "centrism" these days, particularly in the U.S. Senate. He makes two essential points: first, "compromise" ...

Nowadays, the term trigger seems to apply to nearly anything that causes discomfort. It appears frequently in conversation and online, likely due to social media popularization of it. Yet “being ...

Conversations about emotional well-being often center around avoiding anything that might "trigger" discomfort. While this can encourage compassion and consideration for personal struggles, there's ...