Articles by Christopher Monday

Grief, Frustration, and the Cost of Denial There are moments in public life when the headlines stop feeling abstract and start feeling painfully real. Today is one of those moments. A seventh American service member […]

Recently, the House of Representatives voted not to block the President’s war powers, effectively allowing the executive branch to continue conducting military actions—such as air strikes—without explicit congressional authorization. While such decisions are often framed […]

I have been clear for years: I am opposed to entering another war. Not because I don’t love this country. Not because I’m naïve about the dangers in the world. But because I believe in […]

Recently, I found myself thinking about reports that the President asked the Ukrainian president whether elections could or should be canceled during wartime — and appeared interested in the idea. That question alone deserves serious […]

## The Constitution Is Clear: Who Has the Power to Declare War? In moments of international tension, political debate often centers on what the President can or should do militarily. But before emotion or party […]