Retired military leaders shouldn’t endorse for presidential candidates. America is divided enough

*Note: This essay was published in the Los Angeles Times print edition on September 23, 2020. Images from the actual print story (which was titled differently from the online version), as well as text can be found below; it can also be found online here. Last week, 235 retired generals and admirals signed an “open letter” supporting President Trump’s…

A Homefront Code of Conduct to “Hold the Line” against Partisan Fevers

*Note: This essay was originally published on the Modern War Institute’s Commentary & Analysis site. Last week’s midterm election reinforced and amplified America’s deep divisions. What’s worse, today, many Americans even fear this partisan divide will lead to political violence. And as the start line for the 2020 presidential race draws near, it’s virtually certain…