Biden Warns of Oligarchy in Farewell Address

It “literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead.”

Biden’s Garbage Comment

For want of an apostrophe . . .

Restaurant Bankrupcy Crisis

It’s not just Red Lobster.

Speaking of Conspiracy Theories and Their Consequences

Lying about hurricanes and stoking ridiculous theories about weather control are the latest examples.

Port Strike Could Cripple Economy

Yet another plot twist in Campaign 2024.

Democrats Overwhelmingly Want Biden Off Ticket

Efforts to oust him from the race have picked up steam.

Is Joe Biden Fit to Serve?

The Replace Biden bandwagon continues rolling. Evidence is mounting that he needs to get on it.

Repeat After Me: US Parties are Weak

Weak and presidentialized.

Kennedy Won’t Qualify for Debate

That’s some catch, that Catch-22.

East Coast v. West Coast Liberalism

Does Nicholas Kristof make his case?

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Biden is a Fibber*

*Parenthetically, his opponent wouldn’t know the truth if it bit him on the ass.

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Biden Ratchets Up Pressure on Israel

A two-level game where unconditional support has conditions.

Sunday Tabs

The Hur Report and Beau Biden

A new report puts the conversation in a different light.

Where The Gays Are

A breakdown of new survey data.

Republicans Start Biden Impeachment Inquiry

A shameful farce.

Grumpy Uncle Joe?

Say it ain’t so!

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College for Convicts

A massive expansion of the Pell Grant program for prisoners goes into effect next month.

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Why So Many Americans Die in Traffic Accidents

Our car culture is killing us.

The Never-Ending Hunter Biden Saga

Yet more allegations.

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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.

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A Shameful Editorial

The Wall Street Journal failed a key test.

Fox News Settles Suit, Will Carry on As Before

A $787.5 million flesh wound.

Ivy Ressentiment

Old men still bitter about where they went to college.

Biden Document Probe Gets Serious

A second stash has led to a special counsel and political embarrassment.

Blake Hounshell, 1978-2023

A brilliant journalist is gone at 44.

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Biden’s Classified Documents!

Just like Trump’s except for every important detail.

America Becoming More Rural

A new Census definition has changed classifications slightly. It doesn’t go nearly far enough.

Trump a Laughing Stock

Is this how the cult ends?

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Biden and Congress Stop Rail Strike

Washington has imposed a contract that workers rejected.

Minority Rule Isn’t a Myth

The will of the majority can prevail even in a skewed system.

Garland, Trump, and the Impossibility of Apolitical Politics

The Attorney General can’t please everyone, so he’s got to please himself.

Democrats’ Messaging Challenges

Touting the accomplishments of the last two years isn’t working.

Democracy and ZIP Codes

The rules for voting in America vary widely.

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Impending Rail Strike Could Derail Economy

An impasse over schedule flexibility could have widespread impact.

Anti-Zionism Isn’t Anti-Semitism

Many young, progressive Jews are feeling unwelcome in young, progressive circles.

American Civil War II is Unlikely but Not Impossible

A repeat of 1860 can’t happen. But something even worse could.

Democrats Punt on Primary Order

They’re going to wait until after the midterms to decide whether Iowa and New Hampshire stay at the front of the line.

China’s Worrisome Behavior

The competition is slowly ratcheting up.

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Joe Biden is Aging (Developing Story)

The 79-year-old will be 80 on his next birthday.

Fox Tried to Derail the ‘Big Lie’ Before Going All In

Chris Stirewalt takes a victory lap.

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The Messaging is Medium

The Democrats have lots of problems. Salesmanship is pretty far down the list.

Pretextual Searches on the Interstate

Assumptions of racial animus are overshadowing a story that’s outrageous enough on its own.

Whitmer Kidnap ‘Plotters’ Acquitted

A Michigan jury believed the FBI created the crime.

Hunter Biden’s Laptop

New evidence changes the story ever so slightly.

The impact of a record: 46% of unemployed U.S. men have criminal convictions

Why clearing criminal records makes economic sense

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Shifting Gears on COVID

Blue and red states alike are ending mask mandates and other restrictions.

Manchin Shoots BBB Dead, Dead, Dead

The West Virginia Senator has taken the football from Charlie Brown and gone home.