Hesgeth Flagged as White Nationalist

The man tabbed to lead the Defense Department was deemed an “insider threat.”

Election Day Tabs

Defining and Discussing Fascism, Part II

Hitler comparisons.

Nate Silver: Pundit

Going solo has its disadvantages.

Grossly Dishonest or Just Grossly Incorrect?

An FNC report on the Alaska House race is a mess.

Crystal Ball Moves Trumpward

It all comes down to Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

Another Political Signal on an Alito Home

A beach home and “An Appeal to Heaven”

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US Government Expands Racial Categories

A major effort to capture the diversity of America.

Fixing the Schiff-Garvey Problem

The mess in California hides a more pressing issue.

Xmas Day Tabs

Tuberville (Mostly) Ends Military Promotion Hold

400-plus general and flag officer promotions went through almost instantaneously.

America’s Forgotten Empire

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

DeSantis Policies Come Home to Roost at New College

He’s getting what he wants.

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ProPublica vs Alito

The Justice responds to ethics charges.

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States, the Feds, and Revenue Transfers

All states but one receive more in federal money than they pay out in taxes.

Manchin Won the Debt Ceiling Fight

Neither Republicans nor Democrats are happy. But one man is.

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.

There’s No Whisky in this Mouthwash?!

It turns out that the candy flavored booze at the grocery store isn’t even bourbon.

Primaries and Party Evolution

Open access to party labels has consequences.

Richard Shelby and the Old Senate

“You can’t be against everything.”

Higher Ed and the Pandemic

Enrollments are down.

Trump a Laughing Stock

Is this how the cult ends?

More Alaskan Politics

And thoughts on party systems more generally.

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Bipartisan Bill Protects Same-Sex and Interracial Marriages

Congress is poised to legislate protections previously mandated by the courts.

On Spurious Majorities and Other Thoughts on Electoral System Critiques

Because sometimes the comment box is just too small.

No Room for Palin in Party She Remade?

What to make of her second straight loss?

Alaska Voters Had Real Choices and Made Them

Every vote counted, with refreshing results.

Alaska Results in

MAGA loses again (twice)

Red and Blue States Aren’t Permanent

The margins for 2024 are likely to be slim. But that hides a larger story.

Democrats Outperform Expectations

The Needle is Broken

Native American History in the House

Mary Peltola’s election was a milestone for America’s First Peoples.

Sarah Palin, Ranked Choice Voting, and the Perils of N=1 Analysis

More details from the Alaska special election.

N=1 Means, Well, Not a Lot

No one should draw conclusions about RCV from the AK special election.

Palin Loses AK Special Election

A Democrat will hold the seat until January at least.

Liz Cheney Walloped in Primary

The Trumper consolidation of their control of the GOP continues.

Post-Weekend Tabs

Some quick hits.

Build Back Better Than Nothing

Joe Manchin has come around on a pared back BBB, surprising just about everyone.

Post-Weekend Tab Clearing

Cleaning the slate for a new week.

Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Bill

The most expansive firearms legislation in decades is likely to become law.

A Key Role of Parties

Top Four likely makes things worse.

Fixing the Primary Problem

Could Alaska point the way to a solution?

Two Republican Parties?

Some GOP governors are taking a stance against Trump.

Tucker Carlson’s Testicles

The craziest damn thing you’ve ever heard of or a secret message to the crazies?

Trump Judge Tosses Airline Mask Mandate

The Biden administration’s mandate has been lifted immediately.

Santa’s a Socialist

And other tales from the AK special election.

Palin Attempting Political Comeback

She is running to finish out Don Young’s term in Congress.

Coronavirus Relief Funds Diverted to Pet Projects

Because of course it was.

Sarah Palin Defamation (Sort of) Dismissed

The bar for defaming public officials is too high.

A Modest Step on Voting Integrity

It’s Manchin-approved.

Washington Commanders

DC’s NFL franchise finally has a new name.