In our pugilistic take-no-prisoners era, preaching grace toward those on the other side of the political fence is decidedly countercultural. — Kirsten Powers Copy Share Image
A lack of grace involves much more than critiquing an opponent. It looks a lot more like the ad hominem attacks the president launches nearly daily against all who aren't actively worshiping him. It looks like Trump's relentless attempts to… — Kirsten Powers Copy Share Image
Illiberal feminists turn simple ideological disagreements, whether about the federal budget or the Second Amendment or anything else, into excuses to engage in character… — Kirsten Powers Copy Share Image
Within the paradigm of Democratic politics, even though people probably think I'm a centrist, I'm more a liberal, except for abortion. — Kirsten Powers Copy Share Image
Trump loves free speech only when he or his supporters are speaking. — Kirsten Powers Copy Share Image
Protesters can't violate First Amendment rights. Only the government can do that. — Kirsten Powers Copy Share Image
Women are often forced to maintain good relations with men who abuse them precisely because those men have power. — Kirsten Powers Copy Share Image
If I had a dollar for every time somebody said, 'I don't understand: how can you be a Democrat and be a Christian?' I'd… — Kirsten Powers Copy Share Image
It's true that Americans are less than thrilled with President Obama and congressional Democrats. Their approval ratings are nothing to celebrate. But electoral politics… — Kirsten Powers Copy Share Image
Women likely are rejecting Trump because they know the presidential race isn't just about taxes or ISIL or immigration. It's about their place in… — Kirsten Powers Copy Share Image
Bernie is a problem Hillary can't figure out how to solve, perhaps because he's not the problem. She is. — Kirsten Powers Copy Share Image
Perhaps all of our anxiety is not caused by broken brains but by working nonstop, missing out on time with our friends and families… — Kirsten Powers Copy Share Image
I've been harassed or on the receiving end of sexist and inappropriate behavior almost every place I've ever worked. — Kirsten Powers Copy Share Image
Trump may not like the fact that 20-plus anonymous sources provided the 'Times' with an unflattering portrait of his campaign, but that doesn't make… — Kirsten Powers Copy Share Image
