Trump at 39% in Latest Reuters Poll

Getting close to his term 1 low.

Wednesday’s Forum

In Front of Our Noses: Apologizing for Murder

Trump’s ongoing revelation of his character.

Tuesday’s Forum

The Preponderance of the Trumpness

Thinking about how what is known about Trump and Epstein.

Notes on Discharge Petitions

Some notes on House process and how it relates to recent and ongoing political news.

Trump Bows To Reality, Says Release Epstein Files

After months of demanding Republicans resist, he says “We have nothing to hide.”

AG Monday

Dark superheroes.

Monday’s Forum

A U.S. Border Patrol agent and CBP representative discuss U.S. Customs and Border Protection pedestrian border barrier requirements near Lukeville, Arizona, May 7. USACE is supporting the Department of Homeland Security's request to build pedestrian fencing, construct and improve roads, and install lighting within the Yuma and Tucson, Arizona, U.S. Border Patrol sectors following the Feb. 15 national emergency declaration on the southern border of the United States. The Department of Defense has the authority under Section 284 of Title 10, U.S. Code, to construct roads and fences and to install lighting to block drug-smuggling corridors across international boundaries of the United States in support of counter-narcotics activities of federal law enforcement agencies. A U.S. Border Patrol agent and CBP representative discuss U.S. Customs and Border Protection pedestrian border barrier requirements near Lukeville, Arizona, May 7. USACE is supporting the Department of Homeland Security's request to build pedestrian fencing, construct and improve roads, and install lighting within the Yuma and Tucson, Arizona, U.S. Border Patrol sectors following the Feb. 15 national emergency declaration on the southern border of the United States. The Department of Defense has the authority under Section 284 of Title 10, U.S. Code, to construct roads and fences and to install lighting to block drug-smuggling corridors across international boundaries of the United States in support of counter-narcotics activities of federal law enforcement agencies.

Department of Deportation

Surging resources to immigration enforcement comes with tradeoffs.

Sunday’s Forum

Americans Ambivalent on Extrajudicial Killing

Support is low, but opposition is tepid.

Not Ready for a Female President?

Michelle Obama thinks so.

Saturday’s Forum

A Photo for Friday

“Sliver”

Friday’s Forum

Thurdsday’s Forum

Epstein Files Discharge Petition Reaches Target

Newly-Sworn-in-Rep. Grijalva provides the final signature.

Leading Leaders Who Lead

Some questions to consider as you evaluate congressional leadership.

Wednesday’s Forum

Nonhierarchical Parties in Action

Why blaming “the Democrats” or even “leadership” ignores a basic fact of American politics.

‘A Moratorium on Mischief’

What the shutdown should have been about.

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Politics Isn’t Just a Game

There are real life consequences.

SCOTUS Rejects Same-Sex Marriage Case

A bit of good news.

It Was Always Going to End This Way

Majorities gonna majority.

Eight Democrats Break Ranks to End Filibuster

A lot of pain for . . . not much.

AG Monday!

Cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of war!

Monday’s Forum

A Question for the Filibuster

Where’s the positive example?

Airlines Managing Flight Delays. For Now.

Things will get radically worse if the shutdown doesn’t end soon.

Lazy Sunday Tabs

Meanwhile, in North Korea…

Dear Leader has a wish.

Google-Disney Standoff Leaves Football Fans in the Dark

ABC and ESPN networks are off YouTubeTV for a second weekend.

SCOTUS Blocks Order for Full SNAP Payments

It’s not what you think.

Saturday’s Forum

Nancy Pelosi to Retire

The octogenarian Speaker Emerita will not seek re-election.

The Shutdown Nonsense Drags On

Democrats are digging in.

A Photo for Friday

“Sublimity”

Justice for Sandwich Guy

Not even a misdemeanor.

NYC Mayor Thoughts

Thursday’s Forum

Thoughts on Outcomes

A bad night for Trump.

The Main Takeaway from Last Night: Democracy Lives

Although it is still on life support.

Democrats Win Off-Off Year Elections They Were Expected to Win

And what it means for 2024 and beyond.

Post-Election Forum