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“Swirls”

Flagship University Arms Race

The oldest state institutions of higher education are spending money to make money.

Friday’s Forum

Robbie Robertson, 1943-2023

The leader of The Band is gone at 80.

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Washington and Lee Cancels Lee’s Horse—But Not Lee

A case in misplaced priorities.

Thursday’s Forum

American Physicians Make a Lot of Money!

They average more than any other occupation and considerably more than their European counterparts.

Righting Past Wrongs

Thousands of LGBTQ veterans are seeking to have their discharges upgraded.

Republicans Repudiated in Ohio

Another example of the power of the abortion issue.

Biden Energy Subsidies More Popular Than Projected

The projections were way off—in a good way.

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The Injustice of Place

A new book looks at the confluence of geography and disadvantage.

The Town Without Elections Redux

Updating the political saga of Newbern, Alabama.

That’s Quite a Defense

Only the best attorneys.

Mafia Don

Playing to type.

Dan Patrick’s Response to the Texas A&M Faculty Suspension Controversy

His column in the Houston Chronicle fails to impress.

Televising Trump’s Trial

His lawyers and Democratic lawmakers are urging an exception.

Florida Backs Down, Allows AP Psychology

Sanity has prevailed.

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Federal Court Declares Portion of Mississippi’s Constitution Unconstitutional

Permanent felon disenfranchisement is unconstitutional.

The End of the Power 5 Era

The rapidly changing face of college sports.

Trump Vows to ‘Come After’ Foes

If you thought the first term was bad, you ain’t seen nothing yet.

President Joe Biden talks on the phone with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Monday, May 9, 2022, in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden talks on the phone with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Monday, May 9, 2022, in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden Wants Federal Workers Back at the Office

A pandemic-inspired perk seems to be going away.

Pence Speaks the Truth

Trump asked him to overturn the election.

Florida’s School Censorship Runs Into Roadblocks

The state has banned the teaching of science in science classes.

Unenthusiastic Voters Not Donating

The electorate is less alarmed than it was four years ago. Which is good!

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On Hand-Counting of Ballots

It’s a really bad method

The World Is Catching Up

Americans have taken the dominance of the Women’s National Team for granted.

Is Trump Protected Because Of “Political Speech”?

Why “the First Amendment protects Trump” defense doesn’t make sense

National Review Attacks the Indictment

And they make an argument for lawlessness.

The Biggest Trump Indictment

The one we’ve all been waiting for.

Wednesday’s Forum

Trump Indicted in 1/6 Investigation

Breaking news.

America’s Forgotten Empire

Our Pacific territories are giving more than they’re getting.

Public Confidence in Military Lowest in Decades

There has been a steady decline the last five years.

Legislative Signal v. Political Noise

The weakness of anti-drag queen legislation.

Florida Curriculum Politics Update

A tale from the DeSantis’ Woke Wars.

Could Trump Really Be President Again?

It’s not nearly as far-fetched as most of us would like to believe.