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[Updated] Reviewing 5 Claims About Tim Walz Military Record

I don’t think its stolen valor, but Walz has played it loose when referring to his service

No Joe-mentum

The Democrats are in a good place heading into their convention.

Kennedy’s 5%

Where will it go?

Trump Campaign’s Alleged Role In The Whisper Campaign Against Shapiro

Stoking anti-Semitism for political gain

Tales from the Campaign Trail

Staging is important.

Reasons Emerge For Why Josh Shapiro Wasn’t Picked

His Presidential aspirations may have played a big factor

[Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on stage before Senator Amy Klobuchar announces her 2020 presidential bid by Lorie Shaull from Washington, United States [Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on stage before Senator Amy Klobuchar announces her 2020 presidential bid by Lorie Shaull from Washington, United States

[Updated x 3] Picking Walz Is NOT Antisemitism

The anti-DEI party is suddenly really concerned about identity

Walz: A Special Open Forum

Some thoughts and the chance for you all to discuss.

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Judge Rules Google is a Monopoly

The search giant lost a major court battle. What’s next?

Help Us Identify Migration Bugs

Help us help you by helping us help you.

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Too Many Laws?

A Supreme Court Justice says our laws and regulations are out of control.

Harris Has a Slight Lead

The reset is real.

OTB Update – Going Temporarily Offline Later Today

Commenting will turn off at 1pm ET today

Trump Lies About Hostage Release Record

Or more charitably, forgets due to cognitive decline

Ch-ch-changes

Time may change me, but I can’t trace time.

A Little Self-Immolation

Trump at the NABJ.

The Weirdening

A slogan that seem to be sticking.

Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assasinated in Iran

A bold strike that threatens to escalate a regional war.

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Police Hiring Practices

Most departments have shockingly little screening of their officers.

William Calley, 1943-2024

One of the most notorious war criminals in American history is dead at 80.

Biden’s Supreme Court Reform Plan Redux

Perfectly sensible suggestions that are unconstitutional, politically infeasible, or both.

The Blurry Line Between Legitimate PACs And Scams

Spoiler: the same people often work at both

The Gender Wars

They’re apparently ongoing. Who knew?

Jimmy Carter Proves The Simpsons Right*

* if you are an African parasite

Suntabs

“Four more years and it will be fixed” Redux

A better articulation of the problem.

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to the National Congress of American Indians Annual Conference, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to the National Congress of American Indians Annual Conference, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

News Travels Faster

Five minutes is an eternity in the current information environment.

“Four more years and it will be fixed” [UPDATED]

Bonus track: “I am not Christian”

Spamming For Support

I question the strategy.

Wounded Knee Medals Redux

New information has changed my thinking on this.

Saturday’s Forum

Harris’ Dilemma

Running for President as Vice President is uniquely challenging.

Defense Department to Review Wounded Knee Medals

An understandable but wrongheaded action.

A Photo for Friday

“Abbey Reflections”