Democracy, Demagogues, and Populist Pandering
The rise of Trump and Sanders has resurrected a debate as old as Western civilization.
‘Militia’ Takes Over Federal Wildlife Refuge
A group led by Ammon Bundy, son of Clive Bundy, has taken over the Malheur Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Oregon to protest somethingorother.
The Quixotic Quest for the Radical Center
Americans don’t trust their government or each other. There’s no reason to hope it’ll get better.
Mistrial In First Trial Of Officer In Freddie Gray Case Deals Prosecution A Setback
A setback for prosecutors in the Freddie Gray case.
Political Rhetoric You Disagree With Isn’t Responsible For Someone Else’s Criminal Acts
Blaming political opponents for criminal acts they clearly didn’t commit or advocate isn’t a political argument, it’s demagoguery.
Colorado Springs Shooter Is An Enigma, But The Shooting Is Being Politicized Anyway
We still don’t know very much about Robert Dear, the man who shot and killed three people at the site of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado, but that hasn’t stopped the usual suspects from politicizing the case.
It’s Thanksgiving, So Of Course People Want You To Start Political Fights With Your Relatives
Happy Thanksgiving! Don’t forget to start a political fight with your family!
Chicago Cop Charged With First-Degree Murder In 2014 Death Of 17 Year-Old African-American Male
A Chicago Police Officer has been charged with murder in the death of a 17 year old African-American male that, from the evidence that has been released, seems completely unjustifiable.
Joe Biden Announces He’s Not Running For President
To the surprise of nobody who was actually paying attention to political reality, Vice-President Biden announced today that he will not be a candidate for President.
Site Proves Racism Isn’t Really the Problem; Commenters Prove Otherwise
A black leader is running a billboard campaign to improve his community. Racism ensues.
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