Kevin Drum, 1958-2025

One of the OG political bloggers is gone.

ICE Arrests Protestor

A glaring example of trying to terrorize those the administration doesn't like.

Monday is Ancient Geeks Day!

This week: a general discussion of fantasy novels.

Chaos at the Veterans Administration?

Massive cuts are seriously undermining the mission.

Two Recommendations

Informed, somber voices in these perilous times.

Careening Toward A Shutdown

A year-long Continuing Resolution or bust?

Two DJIA Charts

And thoughts about Trump's economic approach to date.

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An America First Foreign Policy

Deciphering the meaning of a vague slogan.

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Winning the Battle Against Drugs

The war is another thing, entirely.

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DOGEing It Out

Is the DOGE now on a leash?

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SaturTabs

Parade of poor governance edition.

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Saturday's Forum

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A Photo for Friday

Snipe hunt?

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The Big Chilling Effect

Our leaders are afraid to lead.

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Friday's Forum

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Trump to Order Education Department Closed

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Thursday's Forum

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Mid-Week Tabs

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SCOTUS Rejects Trump Bid to Halt Foreign Aid

A seemingly obvious ruling was nonetheless 5-4.

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Trump's Very Long Congressional Speech Roundup

It made history in many ways.

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Wednesday's Forum

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X/eet Of The Day

Who'd of thought that Donald Trump would do what he campaigned on doing?!

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"Trade wars are good, and easy to win"

A quote from the wit and wisdom of Donald J. Trump.

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Trump and the Liberal Order

America is getting screwed by playing by the rules it created.

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Trump: "The European Union was formed in order to screw the United States."

Insights into Trump's worldview.

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Tuesday's Forum

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Ancient Geeks Talk Tolkien

Monday is Ancient Geeks day!

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Trump 47 Foreign Policy

It's still murky but already quite different from the Trump 45 administration's.

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Monday's Forum

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The Great Russia Coincidence

Russia, Russia, Russia?

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