Redistricting Insanity

Destroying democracy in order to save it.

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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.

Back to Voter ID

A never-ending story.

President Donald Trump addresses members of the media in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. President Donald Trump addresses members of the media in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Trump Wants to Nationalize Elections

What could possibly go wrong?

Federal agents ram a man's vehicle and demand identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The Latino man says he was let go once they realized he was a US citizen. While doing so, a crowd as well as more officers continued to arrive before releasing tear gas and pepper spraying members of the media and their cameras. Federal agents ram a man's vehicle and demand identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The Latino man says he was let go once they realized he was a US citizen. While doing so, a crowd as well as more officers continued to arrive before releasing tear gas and pepper spraying members of the media and their cameras.

Take off the Masks

There is no reason for ICE operatives to wear masks save they don’t want to be held accountable.

Another One For the “Why Do They Call Us Nazis?” File

A student group at the University of Illinois adds to the list.

FBI Raids Georgia Election Center

The big lie of 2020 continues.

So, Noem Was Just Following Orders?

The finger-pointing continues

Bovino Needs to Read the First Amendment

Gestapo is as Gestapo does.

Video Tells The Tale

And, like with Renee Good, it tells us that the administration is brazenly lying to us.

This is Fascism

Just the latest example.

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(Also) In Front of Our Noses: The Ongoing Corruption of DoJ

More attacks on political enemies.

Meanwhile, in North Korea…

…a gift for Dear Leader.

Right in Front of Our Noses: The Autocratic Mind

This isn’t problematic at all…

The Propaganda Must Flow

DHS is more than willing to actively lie.

Greenland is a Red Line

An actual move to acquire Greenland by force or coercion would be a massive line for the Trump administration to cross.

An Example of Othering

In case the fascism of it all isn’t obvious.

ICE Kills, Noem and Trump Lie

Just another day under this administration.

Blatant Propaganda from the White House

The ongoing attempt to venerate the J6 insurrectionists.

“We’re going to run the country…”

“People are being designated” dontcha know.

CBS News Hearts America

Should the news love anything as part of its mission statement?

Anti-Immigrant Ideology from DHS

Not just the illegal kind. Just anti-immigrant.

The Ugly Ignorance and Illusions of Miller’s Xenophobia

Miller continues to invite comparisons to the ugliest ideology of the 20th century.

Vibing in the Wrong Direction

More thoughts on Klein’s column.

Bari Weiss Strikes

Although I have to wonder if she is aware of the Streisand Effect?

The Trump Administration and Long-Term Damage

Debates about whether Trump is strong or weak often ignore the fundamental fact that he has power.

The Trump Economy

Plus more white nationalism from the administration.

More Grotesqueries from the Trump Administration

Reveling in cruelty.

Greg Bovino’s Costuming Choices

It is hard to ignore the aesthetic he is invoking.

Cruelty to Meet Quotas

The administration continues to show its ideological stripes.

More on Indefensible Behavior

A reminder the US government sent people to CECOT who were then tortured.

SCOTUS, the Unitary Executive “Theory,” and the Debilitation of the Modern State

Permanent damage appears to be coming (oh, and it enhances the authoritarian power of the presidency as well).

Indefensible Acts

Cruelty in service of nativist purity.

We Don’t Need No Education

Who needs fancy book learnin’ if you already have all the answers?

Will’s Attempt to Criticize Trump’s Foreign Policy Takes a Turn

Come for the shots fired at the cabinet, stay for the weird digression.

The Same Subject Continued

More on the clear white supremacist ideology oozing from the Trump administration.

What’s Different Now About Views of ICE?

Thinking about the intellectual foundations of contemporary immigration policy.

A Very OTB speech: A Republic, Not A Democracy–A False and Misleading Slogan

Our present-day politics reminds us that the “unfinished work” of democracy is never fully complete.  

In Front of Our Noses: A President Who Calls for the Execution of Members of Congress

You know, as is normal in democratic politics…

Leading Leaders Who Lead

Some questions to consider as you evaluate congressional leadership.

Nonhierarchical Parties in Action

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

A Question for the Filibuster

Where’s the positive example?

Justice for Sandwich Guy

Not even a misdemeanor.

Thoughts on Outcomes

A bad night for Trump.

The Main Takeaway from Last Night: Democracy Lives

Although it is still on life support.

A Sign of Hope and a Sign of Concern

Tucker, Fuentes, and Heritage. Oh My!