The American Middle

Courageous statesmen stick to their principles even if it means breaking from their party,...

America needs courageous politicians right now. Instead, we have cowards

Statesmen don’t reverse course when the chips are down.

By Alan W. SteelmanAug 10, 2024OpinionMember Exclusive

FILE - Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and President Joe Biden arrive for an event in...

For American Middle, Biden’s withdrawal at least means something, anything different

Nation was exhausted by rematch between fading incumbent and resurgent Trump.

By Dallas Morning News EditorialJul 22, 2024OpinionMember Exclusive

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump reacts following an...

After Trump assassination attempt, how can we lower the temperature?

Here are two steps we need to take now.

By Dallas Morning News EditorialJul 16, 2024OpinionMember Exclusive

Four years ago, President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice...

Will there be record voter turnout in November? It’s up to us

Despite projected razor-thin margins, more Americans may sit on the sidelines.

By Dallas Morning News EditorialJun 27, 2024OpinionMember Exclusive

One of the reasons we should be hopeful about America’s future is that we have mechanisms...

America needs optimism right now

Be hopeful by taking the long view this election year.

By Ken Hersh and Ryan SandersMay 31, 2024Opinion

FILE - Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett, left, and Sonia Sotomayor speak with...

Two Supreme Court justices are reminding us how to act like adults

Learning to disagree better will make our political debate stronger.

By Dallas Morning News EditorialMar 20, 2024OpinionMember Exclusive

America is witnessing a great political realignment. Our Editorial Board explores how the...

Shifting political sands are eroding the American Middle

Ideas are changing the major parties for the worse.

By Dallas Morning News EditorialMar 2, 2024OpinionMember Exclusive

Our goal is to hand our ballot lines to a worthy, courageous and electable leader who can...

An independent ticket can win in 2024

The right candidate is out there. That’s the last piece we need.

By Nancy JacobsonFeb 29, 2024Opinion

The U.S. Capitol is seen on cloudy day, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Washington. Not much...

How inept is Congress? The numbers don’t lie

America has become an ungoverned nation.

By Dallas Morning News EditorialFeb 22, 2024OpinionMember Exclusive

The Dallas Morning News' editorial board's Voter Guide provides a way for voters to research...

We can reclaim the American Middle by becoming better citizens

A discerning voter is the best antidote to political antipathy and apathy

By Dallas Morning News EditorialJan 31, 2024OpinionMember Exclusive