I have heard people say, “What we need is a dictator to fix things,” and then quickly add “a benevolent dictator.” The problem with that idea is that “benevolent” is in the eye of the beholder and ...

The only benevolent dictator I know of is Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew. He seemed really, truly focused on the good of the people. But corporal punishment was a big part of his transformation strategy, ...

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. For the second day in a row, President Donald Trump has felt the need to assure ...