The Core Problem is Single-Seat Districts
Most of the world knows that PR is a better way to elect legislatures.
Emil Bove Confirmed to Lifetime Judgeship
Trump’s personal lawyer, and man accused of telling DOJ lawyers to ignore court orders is now a federal judge.
Podcast Recommendation (and a Discussion of CPB Funding Implications)
The Daily on how local NPR stations will suffer.
Newsom Flirts with a CA Gerrymandering Plan
Tit-for-tat is maybe good power politics, but is any of this good for democracy?
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.
Thoughts on the Politics of the Texas Floods
Both the policy issues but also the way it illustrates the politics of us versus them.
Congressional Republicans Always Cave
They may whine and bluster, but Trump always gets their votes.
Senate Passes BBB. Will House Go Along?
They’re talking a big game now, but they’ll likely bend a knee. Again.
A Bigly Unpopular Bill
Have I ever noted the Congress is less responsive to the public than it should be?