A Divided Country

Nine ideologies. Two parties.

Hilton Advances to Second Round in CA

I Guess Not All Late Counts are Rigged…

The Problem with Voting-Counting in California [Updated]

Spoiler: the problem isn’t the vote-counting.

An Excellent Illustration of Christian Nationalism

Hegseth didn’t label Mormons as “Christian” on his list and Mike Lee isn’t happy.

In Front of Our Nose: Institutional Cowardice

Don’t try to hand out academic editorials at an academic convention!

Weak Parties and Dirty Tricks

The Dan Sullivans saga.

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Colombian politics edition.

Presidential Elections in Colombia

The first round is tomorrow.

Tales of Weak Parties

Examples from TX and KY.

Duverger’s Lawlessness

A little electoral studies wonkery for Sunday morning contemplation.

Fixing the Redistricting Mess

It won’t be easy.

Democrats Supporting Non-Democrats to Block Republicans

A desperate but plausible gambit made necessary by a flawed system.

Readings on Reform

Looking ahead, hopefully with some purpose.

Blue Democratic Donkey, Dupont Circle, Washington DC Blue Democratic Donkey, Dupont Circle, Washington DC

Playing By Their Own Rules Puts Democrats at a Disadvantage

It’s hard to win a street fight under Marquess of Queensberry rules.

The Petty Ruling in Virginia

The state’s Supreme Court’s ruling was basically over a dubious technicality.

The Pretzel Logic of SCOTUS on Districting

Plus, I question the timing.

Some Thoughts on Gerrymandering Wars

A little self-promotion.

Voting Without Democracy

Only 32 of 435 House seats are competitive.

Gerrymandering and Disenfranchisement

Race and partisanship collide once again.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks to military families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Friday, February 13, 2026. President Donald Trump delivers remarks to military families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Friday, February 13, 2026.

Scenes from the Dumbest Timeline

It would all be just absurd if it didn’t matter so much.

Calling Trump a Tyrant is Not a Call for—But May Lead—to Violence

Free speech is not always met with more speech.

Meanwhile in North Korea…

Dictating the curriculum from on high.

In Front of Our Noses: Contempt for the Press

Also contempt for citizens.