DC Area Schools Not Opening

The lousy hybrid option has been scrapped in favor of a worthless virtual one.

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Cops Should Not Look Like Soldiers

Pentagon officials are speaking out about the militarization of police.

White House Coronavirus Update Briefing President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and members of the White House COVID-19 Coronavirus task force, delivers remarks and answers questions from members of the press during a coronavirus update briefing Thursday, April 16, 2020, in the James S. Brady White House Press Briefing Room. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) White House Coronavirus Update Briefing President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and members of the White House COVID-19 Coronavirus task force, delivers remarks and answers questions from members of the press during a coronavirus update briefing Thursday, April 16, 2020, in the James S. Brady White House Press Briefing Room. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)

No, This is not a Pivot

Trump and virus politics.

Non-Violent Protests

At what point does a demonstration become something else?

Federal Agents Using Strong-Arm Tactics in America’s Cities

Portland may be a preview of what’s to come.

A Timeline Of Nihilism And Fecklessness

How about crowd sourcing a timeline for all of Trump’s enablers?

Biden Well Ahead of Clinton at This Stage

Comparisons with 2016 all work against Trump’s re-election.

A Timeline of Denial and Incompetence

A non-exhaustive tour of Trump’s utterances on the pandemic since January.

The Continued Politicization of Masks

If you are wondering why masks are political, look no further than 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

The Ridiculousness of Life Appointments

Another way in which the Framer’s really didn’t understand what they were creating.

John Lewis Dead at 80

A civil rights legend has passed.

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Demography is Destiny

It’s just not immediate.

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Conspiracy Theories Are Not Funny

Conspiracy theories are poisoning the United States. That’s no joke.

Rose Parade, Virginia Football Canceled

Despite hope for a vaccine, officials are canceling large events months in advance.

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NPR Hit Hard by Pandemic

Telecommuting has taken a bite out of an industry built on commuting.

Trump Fires Campaign Manager Again

The President does not like his poll numbers.

Tuberville Beats Sessions for AL GOP Senate Nomination

Tommy Tuberville is likely the next Senator from the state of Alabama.

Cancelations Are Seldom Permanent

The weirdness of Internet outrage culture.

Is the Death Penalty Unconstitutional?

Dissenters to a denied emergency appeal argue it is.

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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?

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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.