Sarah Isgur

Sarah Isgur is a senior editor at The Dispatch and is based in northern Virginia. Prior to joining the company in 2019, she had worked in every branch of the federal government and on three presidential campaigns. When Sarah is not hosting podcasts or writing newsletters, she’s probably sending uplifting stories about spiders to Jonah, who only pretends to love all animals.

Sarah Isgur

Bodega Campaign Tactics

"The way he slurped those onions!"

How Trump’s New York Criminal Trial Might Play Out

Plus: A look at the former president’s media strategy.

Retire Universal Injunctions

"The combination of universal injunctions and the mandatory legal process has made courts more prominent in our political life."

The Enormous Powers of the President

"Presidential integrity depends on character and norms."

No True Conviction on Abortion

Has Western media fallen?

Trump’s First Criminal Trial by Jury

Jury selection in the case brought by Alvin Bragg in Manhattan begins Monday.

Real Originalism Has Never Been Tried

Student loan forgiveness: elephants in mouseholes?

Jack Smith Scolds Judge

"Trump's defense counsel is more impressive than people give them credit for."

The Federalist Society in Peril

"Team conservative."

Federal Judges Examine the Israel-Hamas War

Debunking the “Israelis as colonists” narrative.