Why Celebrate July 4th?
America is always both what it claims to be and what it actually is. The Fourth of July, then, marks our aspirations—and also our shortcomings.
Worst of the Worst Update
Reality v. unreality.
In Front of Our Noses: Media Intimidation
An attack on the First Amendment in plain sight.
Senate Passes BBB. Will House Go Along?
They're talking a big game now, but they'll likely bend a knee. Again.
Checking in on The List
Where are we with my concerns about the Trump administration?
Musk Threats Over Big Beautiful Bill
Of course you realize this means war.
A Bigly Unpopular Bill
Have I ever noted the Congress is less responsive to the public than it should be?
Some Thoughts on the NYC Democratic Primary
Thoughts on the election and on the electoral rules used.
Tuberville: Communist, Islamic Rats in Our Cities
The linguistic stylings and white supremacy of Tommy Tuberville.
Big Beautiful Bill in Trouble?
Senate Republicans are balking at several measures, but fixing those would make passage in the House impossible.
