Predictability in Authoritarianism: A Brief Three-Part Photo Essay

This administration isn’t debating history. It’s distorting it for its own narrow purposes methodically. And predictably.

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In Front of Noses: Petty Policy-Making

Of course, "policy-making" is giving more credit than is due.

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DC Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Over 'Illegal Orders' Video

An absurd matter has come to its rightful conclusion.

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Wednesday's Forum

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President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House en route Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Friday, December 19, 2025. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House en route Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Friday, December 19, 2025.

The 25th Amendment isn't Coming to Save Us

Even if the Chinese come for the Stanley Cup.

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The Irresponsible Government Model

The Epstein fallout highlights differences in the US and UK systems.

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Tuesday's Forum

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Monday Morning Tabs

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AG Monday

This week: "The Terminator"

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Monday's Forum

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Another Significant Special Election Defeat for the Republicans

Another data point that shows Trump's unpopularity.

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Redistricting Insanity

Destroying democracy in order to save it.

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Nihilistic Violent Extremism?

Some criminologists have identified a new trend.

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Sunday's Forum

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In Front of Our Noses: Judicial Nominees and Their Public Obeisance

Loyalty tests on display by those seeking lifetime appointments to the bench.

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Pentagon Cutting Ties With Harvard

Other schools are likely to follow.

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SaturTabs

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Saturday's Forum

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In Front of Our Noses: A President Who Posts Blatantly Racist Images

Trump and the Obamas.

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A Photo for Friday

"Through the Branches"

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Friday's Forum

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Back to Voter ID

A never-ending story.

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More WaPo Thoughts

It's bad business to alienate key customers.

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The Slow Death of the Washington Post

A great newspaper is suffering another round of cutbacks.

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