Sinema’s Misunderstanding of the Senate (and of Basic Politics)

The post really isn’t about Sinema as much as it about a theory of poltiics.

No, Flynn Shouldn’t be Court-Martialed

Retired generals are no longer in the military.

Here’s a Cult

Brought to you by the son of Moon.

Capitol Riots Caused $1.5 Million Damage

Prosecutors want rioters to pay for it.

A Photo for Friday

“Weight of the Past”

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Army Wants Soldiers to Get Out to Train

A very strange approach to talent management.

Student Barred from Graduation for Wrong Shoes

An outrage was averted by an act of kindness.

Court Leaves Eviction Ban in Place

An unfunded mandate remains in place.

Obama on the State of American Politics

A podcast recommendation.

Start the Steal?

Cries that American democracy is in jeopardy are not hyperbole.

Naomi Osaka Quits French Open Rather than Face Reporters

A star player has opted out of a Grand Slam, citing “mental health.”

Who’s to Blame for the War Dead?

The answer seems simple but it isn’t.

Tuesday’s Forum

Welcome to June.

Texas Democrats Deny Quorum, Delay Elections Bill

A special session looms. (And how this is not like the filibuster in the US Senate).

54-35

A damning number.

My Two Cents on a 1/6 Commission

We need what we aren’t going to get.

Nikole Hannah-Jones Suing for Tenure at Place She Doesn’t Work

A truly bizarre controversy at Chapel Hill.

Bipartisan Commission Dies From Lack of Bipartisanship

The country is in peril.

Ryan Says GOP Must Move Past Trump

“If the conservative cause depends on the populist appeal of one personality, or on second-rate imitations, then we’re not going anywhere.”

Trump’s Generals

My contribution to a continuing debate.

A Photo for Friday

“Bent”

Eric Carle, 1929-2021

The author of beloved children’s books is gone at 91.

When Will We Get Back to Normal?

A veteran health reporter says the end is near. But there’s a huge caveat.

Smart Designers Create Imperfect Rules

Even the smartest designers can’t anticipate all the flaws with the rules they write.

Wuhan Lab Leak Moves from Hoax to Theory

The fact-checkers blew this one and blew it big.

Infrastructure Negotiations Stall

A bipartisan compromise appears unlikely.

SCOTUS Declines Qualified Immunity Challenge

Federal police officers continue to be immune from lawsuits.

Police Perception and Race

A recent poll provides interesting insights.

Once Again to Madison and Republics

The saga continues.

Hamilton on Super-Majorities

Looking to Federalist 22.

Counterpoint: The 6 January Commission and the Filibuster

I think this underscores the problem with the 60-vote requirement.

The 6 January Commission and the Filibuster

Could this be the straw that broke the camel’s back?

Republicans and the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

A third of the party’s Members of Congress voted against a popular bill.

The BBC-Bashir-Diana Scandal

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A Photo for Friday

“Blue Haze”