Trump’s Final Meltdown

The President of the United States is an existential threat to the Republic.

Cadets participate in the Class of 2019 Graduation Parade, May 24, 2019, at West Point. (Matthew Moeller/Army) Cadets participate in the Class of 2019 Graduation Parade, May 24, 2019, at West Point. (Matthew Moeller/Army)

West Point Cheating Scandal Worst in Decades

73 cadets violated the honor code while taking an exam remotely.

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The Politics of Vaccination

The science and ethics are not the hardest part of determining who should go first.

Covid Deaths Continue to Mount

Meanwhile, a report states that a Trump admin official pushed infections to promote herd immunity.

Charley Pride Dead at 87

A country music legend is yet another victim of COVID.

The Irresponsibility of Giuliani

Masklessly criss-crossing the country.

Not “Just the Flu”

A grim reminder.

SCOTUS Strikes Down New York Church Closures

The right to worship trumps the public’s health.

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Virus Politics

The virus is real and infections and exposures have consequences.

COVID and Sons

Truly the dumbest timeline.

The High Cost Of Authoritarianism

We spend so much time fighting over who should be in power that we don’t get anything important done.

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Republican Leaders Refuse to Lead

They know Trump lost the election yet are aiding his outrageous assault on democracy.

USA Passes 250,000 Dead from COVID-19

Yet another grim milestone.

Million MAGA March Sparks Violence

The inevitable happened, as extremist organizations descended on DC.

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The Election Proved I Was Right All Along

The Pundit’s Fallacy meets opportunism.

Dave Chappelle’s SNL Monologue

A quadrennial tradition.

Meanwhile, in the Pandemic

It’s getting worse, not better.

The Cases Keep Growing

Contrary to the assertions of some, this isn’t going away.

My 2020 Projection

Predicting a Biden wave.

Is the Race Narrowing?

Trump has pulled ahead in some individual polls but Biden continues to have a commanding lead.

Voting From the Grave

When early voting meets tragedy.

Could Trump Shock the World Again?

Fear of a reprise of 2016 is still with us.

The Slow Rollout of Pinks and Greens

The Army is finally getting its World War II uniforms, one base at a time.

Sweden, Sweden, Sweden!

The data on Sweden and Covid-19 don’t fit the media narrative.

Peek Hack

Up is down. Down is up.

A Record Day for US Covid Cases

Another unwelcome milestone that magical thinking won’t fix.

Line of the Week

Trump’s leadership style encapsulated.

COVID Death Rate Declining

A variety of factors have led to better survival chances for those hospitalized with the disease.

Speaking of Poor Public Health Policy

Comparing the White House’s approach to that of sports leagues on testing.

The Pandemic Continues

Reminders from a perusal of the news.

Saban Cleared to Coach

Three negative tests have overturned an initial false positive.

C-SPAN Suspends Scully

It turns out, he wasn’t hacked. (Spoiler: They’re never hacked.)

Election Night Scenarios

Thinking about what we might know on the night of the election.

Nick Saban Tests Positive

Alabama’s head football coach and athletic director have both tested positive for COVID-19.

SCOTUS Stays Order Requiring Census to Keep Counting

A legally correct ruling based on a lie.

Biden’s Lead is Historic

He has the largest lead of any challenger since modern polling began in 1936.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, addresses his remarks at a roundtable on donating plasma Thursday, July 30, 2020, at the American Red Cross-National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour) Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, addresses his remarks at a roundtable on donating plasma Thursday, July 30, 2020, at the American Red Cross-National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)

Trump Ad Quotes Fauci Out of Context

No, our topic infectious disease expert did not endorse President Trump.

Another Double-Digit Poll for Biden

Trump continues to lag.

Trump to Give Balcony Address

I’m sorry, what?

Pelosi’s 25th Amendment Commission

A clever political gambit that raises real issues.

Trump Rejects Virtual Debate

The infected guy wants a face-to-face debate.

Rasmussen Says What?

Trump’s favorite pollster has some bad news for him.

Trump’s Atypical COVID Care

The President is not like other people.

Your Headline of the Week

A little comparative politics.

In Case You Didn’t Notice, COVID Is A National Security Threat

The lawyers can’t clean up the mess left by the President’s sudden incapacity.

Joint Chiefs in COVID Quarantine

Because of course they are.

Pence to Hit the Campaign Trail

Is that wise?