Tariffs are Magic!

Trump’s One Weird Trick to end the war in Ukraine.

On Conspiracies, Epstein, and the Streisand Effect

Why I am not a conspiracy guy, but also wonder why he is shouting about the whole thing.

MAGA Meltdown Over Epstein

Because of course.

Registration Requirement Enabled

As promised.

AG Monday!

Andor, part 2.

Bonus Geeks!

Our first bonus ep: Superman!

Super Sunday Tabs

Look, up in the sky!

[Updated x2] Comment Policy Change

A warning of impending change.

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Millions Will Die Unless US Aid Money is Replaced

A dire warning from the UN.

President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Monday, July 7, 2025, in the Blue Room. President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Monday, July 7, 2025, in the Blue Room.

Did Netanyahu Prolong the Gaza War To Save Himself?

A long exposé misses the mark.

A Photo for Friday

“Tumultuous”

Some Disturbing Puzzle Pieces

Thinking about ideology in the Trump era.

Tabby Thursday

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In Defense of Throat Clearing

It’s bad writing, but a necessary evil.

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Trump Applies Madman Theory For Real

An unusual diplomatic approach.

SCOTUS Allows Mass Firings, For Now

An odd, impactful ruling.

The Real Costs of Reactionary Politics

Looking backwards in the energy sector.

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Big Bizarre Letters

What fresh Hell is this?

Thoughts on the Politics of the Texas Floods

Both the policy issues but also the way it illustrates the politics of us versus them.

AG Monday!

This week: Andor, Part 1.

Musk Announces America Party

An unserious idea from an unserious man.

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Podcast Recommendation

American Angst 101

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Congressional Republicans Always Cave

They may whine and bluster, but Trump always gets their votes.

Is Alligator Alcatraz a Concentration Camp?

One expert says yes.

Tariff Letters

Mail time!

In Front of Our Noses: “Shylocks”

Trump uses an antisemitic slur.

Scapegoating and Merchandizing Cruelty

Believe it when people tell you who they are.

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.

A Photo for the Fourth

“Sky Light”

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.