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Republicans Refuse to Wear Masks

A majority of Americans of every sex, race, education, income, or region do the right thing. With one exception.

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Larry Hogan 2024

Could a blue state governor be the future of the Republican Party?

Washington NFL Team to Change Name

“Redskins” no more.

Commenting Note

A reminder and clarification on site policies.

Another Example of Lack of Leadership

Ongoing ambiguity is not helpful.

#NeverTrump Democrats

A movement that has grown beyond recognition.

CJCS: Civil War was “Treason”

General Milley speaks an obvious truth. Will apologists listen?

Trump’s Pattern of Pardons and Commutations

Lawfare has some very interesting data.

Covid-19 Deaths Rising

The trend line shifted this week.

Trump Commutes Roger Stone’s Sentence

A shocking and yet completely unsurprising development.

PAC-12 Goes Conference-Only

Another small step toward canceling the fall sports calendar.

More McGirt Musings

What has the Supreme Court wrought?

Saturday’s Forum

It’s Not ‘Absurd’ that Colleges are Charging Full Tuition

Online instruction is an inferior product. But it’s more expensive to deliver.

Big Ten and ACC Change Fall Sports Schedules

More dominoes are falling. They won’t be the last.

Trump’s Twitter Tirade

The President of the United States is displeased.

Supreme Court Says Eastern Oklahoma is Indian Country?!

Congress forgot to disestablish a Creek Reservation created by treaty in 1833 and 1856 when it made Oklahoma a state in 1909.

SCOTUS: Trump Not Above Law, Must Release Taxes

A mixed ruling: New York wins, Congress loses–but no release before the election.

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Shepard Smith to Anchor CNBC Newscast

The longtime Fox News host has re-emerged at an unusual spot.

Tulsa Covid Outbreak

A result of the Trump rally?

Ivy League Suspends Sports

The hopes of football in the fall are fading fast.

Protestors Getting Hit By Cars

A researcher has documented 66 separate incidents since May 27.

A Democratic Tsunami?

Even Republicans are wondering if President Trump is at his “Katrina moment.”

Supreme Court Expands Religious Impunity

Two rulings greatly expand the ability to evade the law for on Free Exercise grounds.

US Tops 3 Million COVID-19 Cases

Another avoidable milestone.

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Vindman Abruptly Retiring from Army

The soldier who became a national figure for testifying against President Trump has had enough.

Brooks Brothers Bankrupt

The venerable apparel company is having a hard go of it.

Trump’s Anti-Mail-in Ballot Position Backfiring?

Are Republicans eschewing absentee voting?

Reaction to Letter on Justice and Open Debate Proves its Point

Free speech is not for everyone.

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Traffic Signals Not Racist

Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar.

Fascism Is A Nationalist Aesthetic Movement

Fascism is less about real politics, which is what makes it terrifying.

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro Has COVID-19

The president of the country with the second most cases and fatalities has tested positive.

Visas Will be Denied to Online-only Students as Colleges Go Online-only

Harvard joins a growing list of universities who will not offer in-person classes this year.

Famous People Got Loans!

The Paycheck Protection Program protected some interesting paychecks.

Charlie Daniels Dead at 83

The Country Music Hall of Famer is gone.

Supreme Court Upholds ‘Faithless Elector’ Laws

States can punish Electors who substitute their judgment for those of the voters.

Sports and Body Types

Athletes are getting bigger and stronger. Except those who aren’t.

Israeli Bomb Sets Back Iranian Nuclear Program

The Natanz fuel enrichment site has been seriously damaged.

Gun Violence Spiking Across American Cities

A marked rise in shooting deaths is going largely unnoticed.

A Diminished, Surreal July 4th

The crowd for DC’s fireworks celebration was small but weird.

Mob Tears Down Baltimore Columbus Statue

A controversial monument in Little Italy has been destroyed.