Sunday Afternoon Tabs

The number of open tabs is just getting silly.

Monday Morning Tabs

Gotta clear ’em all!

Trump and the Politics of Abortion

The GOP caught the car and now doesn’t know what to do.

Biden Could Be Left Off Ohio Ballot

But almost certainly won’t be.

Third Parties and Ballot Access for 2024

And back to thoughts on section 3.

Trump’s Fundraising Plan

Millions of fools and their money may soon be parted.

Britt’s Response

Well, that was something.

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Congress Spills the Beans on Russian Capability

The White House is doing damage control.

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Some Luke Warm Takes On NY3

Yes, every special election is a very special snowflake, but trends do emerge

Israel vs the World in Rafah

Netanyahu is defying the international community.

Thursday Tabs

Anti-Gay Extremism in Nigeria

Where religious zealotry can lead. (So, yes, a digression into American politics).

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The Toddler Caucus

Sigh.

The Faux Haley Boomlet

The press really needs to stop trying to make fetch happen.

Democrats for Christie

A perennial fantasy has a new standard bearer.

Bill Richardson, 1947-2023

The longtime politician and statesman is gone at 75.

Stupid Polling Tricks

Americans don’t want either Trump or Biden! Film at 11.

Why Trump Will Most Likely Be Convicted If Any Trial Moves Forward

tl;dr: Trump is a nightmare client & nightmare clients don’t do well in criminal courts

Could Trump Really Be President Again?

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

Fear of a Third Party

The Electoral College is holding a nation of millions back.

Trump Indicted (Again)

This time, it’s the feds.

Americans Think Neither Biden Nor Trump Mentally Sound to be President

Shockingly, the current President’s numbers are worse than his predecessor’s.

NYC Bans Height-Weight Discrimination

They join DC and San Francisco.

Violent Jan 6er Gets 14 Years, Longest To Date

The punishments are increasing as the worst of the worst are sentenced.

President Biden Officially Running for Re-Election

“The question we are facing is whether in the years ahead we have more freedom or less freedom. More rights or fewer.”

Another Hat in the GOP Ring

I will admit, I didn’t see this coming.

What the Hell Are We Shooting Out of the Sky?

It’s probably not strange visitors from outer space but we can’t rule it out.

Pence Subpoenaed by Trump Special Counsel

An aggressive but expected move.

Can Bloggers Be Replaced by AI?

You be the judge.

Monday Tabs

Barbara Walters, 1929-2022

The trailblazing television interviewer is gone at 93.

Trump Announces 2024 Run

Covering the coverage.

Musk Could Cripple Content Moderation

Planned staff layoffs concern those who fear a free-for-all.

Biden: The Pandemic Is Over

The President is getting hammered from all sides for stating the obvious.

Bernard Shaw, 1940-2022

CNN’s original anchorman is gone at 82.

Quick Hits

A few stories to comment on that did not lead to full posts.

Liz Cheney 2024?

She’s almost certainly going to lose her House seat. Can she get a promotion?

Monkeypox ‘Emergency of International Concern’

A disease spreading mostly among gay men is now infecting small children.

Democrats Even Madder at Manchin

The West Virginia Senator has pulled away the football yet again.

Clinton Lawyer Acquitted in RussiaGate Case

What does it all mean? It depends on who you ask.

Fort Liberty and Other New Monikers for Confederate-Named Bases

Some great suggestions, same lame ones, and some missed opportunities.

Mass Shootings, Ideology, and Mental Illness

We know a lot less about the motives of spree killers than the public discourse suggests.

Utah Democrats Back Republican Evan McMullin in Bid to Unseat Trumper Mike Lee

Seeing no way to win under their own label, they’ve called a Hail Mary.

Jim Angle, 1946-2022

The veteran journalist and Fox News original is gone at 75.

Why Was Whoopi Goldberg Suspended?

Since when is it a crime to say stupid things on “The View”?

Betty White, 1922-2021

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