Like resolutions to go the gym more frequently, political resolutions won't survive beyond January unless you set achievable aims, enlist others to keep you on track and form new habits. We've got a batch of doable goals for the press, politicians and voters.
The mainstream media should aim to stifle the inclination to repeat President Donald Trump's ludicrous threats ("close the Southern Border"), outrageous accusations and falsehoods without context. "Trump tells troops he gave them a 10 percent raise" only helps Trump broadcast a blatant lie. "Trump lies again to troops about their raise" or "Trump repeats falsehood about troops' raise" are more honest and informative formulations.