Thinking about the Injustice that Feeds the Flame

The evidence is clear. Injustice feeds rage and rage sometimes boils over.

Trump vs Biden on the Protests

The contrast could not be more clear.

Do Violent Protests Get Results?

If the goal is to change politics, not just vent frustration, messaging is important.

Protests, Riots, and Looting

Outside agitators, including white supremacist groups, are shaping public perception of the George Floyd protests.

A Side Note on the Flynn Transcript

Yet again, this administration puts Trump’s political fortunes ahead of the national interest.

If Minneapolis Were Happening Elsewhere…

A solid piece of satire.

Klobuchar May Be Casualty of Minneapolis

Former prosecutors are suddenly “out.”

Pentagon (Maybe) On Alert to Stabilize Minneapolis

The President has reportedly invoked the Insurrection Act.

Our Awful Criminal Justice System

A stroll down memory lane.

Saturday’s Forum

I like to keep my issues strong

A Photo for Friday

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Derek Chauvin Arrested in George Floyd Killing

The wheels of justice ran more swiftly than usual.

Twitter Flags Trump for ‘Glorifying Violence’

The President is sending a terrible message.

Transparent Hypocrisy on Mail-in Voting

Hypocrisy, lies, and dangerous rhetoric from Trump and his allies on mail-in voting.

Trump Targets Social Networks

The President has been Twitter on their own platform. Now, he’s following through.

Thursday’s Forum

Believe it or not.

Who Gets Honored?

Are those who die in our wars more deserving than those who die in our stores?

Virginia Requires Masks Weeks Too Late

A surprisingly slow response from a governor who has been proactive during the crisis.

DOJ Closes Senate Insider Trading Probes, Still Investigating Burr

Likely the right outcome but I wish I political motivation weren’t the default presumption.

WSJ Chastises Trump’s Slander

The President’s unhinged Twitter rants have drawn a rebuke from an unlikely source.

100,000 Americans Dead from Coronavirus

Yet another grim milestone.

Nursing Homes Ground Zero for COVID-19

The pandemic is highlighting an international shame.

The 2020 Republican Platform

Jared Kushner and others want one that fits on a index card.

What the Oregon Senate Primary Tells us about our Party System

This is more about structural conditions than it is about the GOP.

Is Partisanship a “What” or a “Why”?

The conversation continues. (Warning: it is over 3000 words).

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COVID Whataboutism

Should government be taking harsher measures against smoking, car crashes, and the flu?

NYT Devotes Front Page to COVID Dead

All the deaths are fit to print.

Up/Down?

Is the comment voting feature serving its purpose?

Sunday’s Forum

Have at it.

A Simple Question about Partisanship

A further attempt to explain how party is such a key variable.

Biden’s Veep Search

Every Democratic woman seems to be under consideration.

Saturday’s Forum

This is what we’ve waited for.

A Photo for Friday

“Screened”

The Simplest Post on Partisanship I Can Write

An attempt at getting the point across.

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Honestly without Anonymity

Can there be truth when there are consequences?

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Political Dialog in the Age of Trump

It’s difficulty to have have a conversation with an albatross hanging over it.

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The Atlantic’s Layoffs

The venerable magazine is following industry trends. Is the billionaire owner a monster?

Friday’s Forum

Working on mysteries without any clues.

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83% of US COVID-19 Deaths Avoidable

A new study finds earlier lockdowns could have saved 54,000 lives by early May.

QAnon Conspiracist Republican Senate Nominee from Oregon

Jo Rae Perkins may be a nut, but she won a four-person primary.

Thursday’s Forum

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.

What We Don’t Know About COVID-19

Two new studies bring more questions than answers.

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Trump’s Purging Pentagon of Perceived Enemies?

Presidents have appointed loyalists since time immemorial. Has this one gone too far?

Wednesday’s Forum

Tuesday’s gone.