January 6th Yeah But-ism

Yes the riots were a disgrace but the Democrats . . . .

Booster Hesitancy?

65 million Americans are fully vaccinated but just 35 percent are boosted.

Nick Kristof Ineligible to Run for Oregon Governor

Apparently, New York and Oregon are not the same place.

Erik Kurilla Nominated as Next CENTCOM Chief

A former classmate is going to be one of the US military’s most senior leaders.

If It Was an Insurrection, Why Hasn’t Anyone Been Charged with ‘Insurrection’?

It doesn’t matter what I believe. It only matters what I can prove.

Biden’s January 6 Anniversary Speech

A necessary but likely irrelevant gesture.

Still no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election

After more than a year and countless investigations into election fraud, the big lie continues to be a big lie

Capitol Riot: One Year Later

A roundup of reflection on a somber anniversary.

Sean Hannity’s TXT Messages To Mark Meadows [Updated]

How the host’s off-camera views contradict what he was telling his audience

I-95 Snow Nightmare Over

It took more than 24 hours but traffic is moving again.

A Graphic to Ponder

Vax v. unvaxxed.

Podcast Recommendation

SLT guests on Peaceful Political Revolution in America to talk American democracy.

Tabs for Tuesday

For your consideration.

Government Cases and the Federal Courts

A lone judge has halted the military’s vaccine mandate.

The End of Snow Days?

The serendipitous day off may soon be a thing of the past.

Snow Hits DC, Idiocy Ensues

People failing to treat emergencies as emergencies make matters worse.

A Reminder of the Gutless and Feckless

A number of GOP politicians criticized Trump over 1/6 and some resigned.

Are Americans Over January 6?

A new poll offers mixed results.

Dan Reeves, 1944-2022

The legendary football player and coach is gone at 77.

Winnie the Pooh and Bambi Enter Public Domain

But only the original books, not the Disney adaptations.

2022 is a Midterm Year

In case anyone was wondering (and the GOP’s prospects are good).

Press Coverage of the Colorado Wildfires

The biggest news doesn’t always get the most attention.

Blackberries Going Dark

If you’re still carrying one of these, it’ll be a brick in three days.

Some Good News on Omicron?

We’ll take what we can get.

Betty White, 1922-2021

The television star increasingly known for her longevity has passed days shy of her 100th birthday.

Happy New Year

Mayberry and White America

When life doesn’t imitate art.

Public Health vs ‘The Science’

The CDC is weighing changing the definition of “fully vaccinated.”

Thursday’s Forum

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Back to $4 Gas

Three dollars and change at the pump. The cost of livin’s high and goin’ up.

The Big Lie is Working

A majority of Americans are less than sure that Biden won the 2020 election.

John Madden, 1936-2021

The Hall of Fame coach and legendary broadcaster is dead at 85.

Harry Reid, 1939-2021

The longtime Senate leader is gone at 82.

Wednesday’s Forum

CDC Lessens Quarantine Recommendations Despite Omicron’s Spread

The flurry of news around the new variant is dizzying.

Are Electric Vehicles Cheaper to Drive?

It depends on how you do the math.

Richard Marcinko, 1940-2021

The Rogue Warrior is gone at 81.

Tuesday’s Forum

Some Tabs

Some tabs plus some tabs equals some tabs.