In Front of Our Noses: This is Just Weird

Really, more under RFK’s nose.

In Front of Our Noses: Weird Pardons

Pardoning just because he can?

The Futility of Blowing Up Some Boats

Tough guys actions don’t solve massive problems.

The Pro-Murder Narrative

Who needs evidence and due process when “bad guys” are involved.

In Front of Our Noses: Plans to Pardon a Convicted Drug Cartel Leader

(While murdering people without due process because of [checks notes] drugs.)

Criminals or Enemy Combatants?

I guess if we fail to vaporize you, you get treated like a criminial.

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Ace Frehley, 1951-2025

The original KISS lead guitarist is gone at 74.

SaturTabs

US Blows Alleged Drug Smuggling Boat Out of the Water

Who needs due process when you have drones?

On Fentanyl and the Border

Spoiler: tariff threats and other “one weird trick” approaches won’t work.

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Disinformation, Dystopia, and Disillusion

Bizarre conspiracy theories shared by powerful people are immune to fact checking.

Handicapping The Debate

Could Thursday’s match-up shake up the race?

Louis Gossett Jr., 1936-2024

A legendary actor is gone at 87.

Trump’s Been Indicted. What Now?

We’re in uncharted waters.

Lawyers, Guns, and Hunter

From the “you can’t this stuff up” file.

Addiction and the Public Health Question

A brief foray into looking at Alabama state policy on fighting addiction.

David Crosby, 1941-2023

The folk rock legend is gone at 81.

Punishment for Acquitted Conduct

The Supreme Court may revisit a controversial criminal justice ruling.

Thursday Tab Clearing

Pop those tabs!

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Republican Congresspeople Can’t Define ‘Woman’ Either

Hoisted by their own petard.

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From the “You Can’t Make this Stuff Up” File

Drug smuggling edition.

Meat Loaf, 1947-2022

The singer and actor, born Marvin Lee Aday, is gone at 74.