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Joseph Curl

Joseph Curl

jcurl@washingtontimes.com

Joseph Curl covered the White House and politics for a decade for The Washington Times. He can be reached at josephcurl@gmail.com and on Twitter @josephcurl.

Columns by Joseph Curl

The Democratic Party and Republican Party, two-party political system illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

America has finally broken up with the two-party system

Over the span of America's 250-year history, there have been numerous political parties. Yes, it did eventually work its way down to just two parties that are barely distinguishable (at least in the way that they never solve any problems and have each contributed equally to the nation's $38 trillion debt), but there once were many more.

January 14, 2026
The return of political politeness to Congress illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Is political politeness making a comeback?

In an era defined by partisan vitriol, two of the most unconventional figures on opposite ends of the political spectrum are suddenly singing from a similar hymn sheet: a call for kindness.

November 19, 2025
Construction and renovations at the White House illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Loony lefties go loco over Trump building a ballroom

In August, when President Trump announced his plans to build a massive White House addition, The Washington Post wrote, "Trump is rushing to build his ballroom. A review process could take years."

October 22, 2025
Trump beat broadcast network CBS illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

How Trump beat CBS into complete submission

Sometimes it's fun (strike that; it's always fun) to watch the far-left mainstream media, which have operated with complete impunity for decades, eat a big, fat serving of hot, steaming crow.

September 10, 2025