Vaccine Incentivization: Sticks Better Than Carrots
Making it difficult for refuseniks works better than prizes.
Biden Fires ‘Independent’ Social Security Administrator
President Trump’s destruction of longstanding norms continues under his successor.
Texas Democrats Deny Quorum, Delay Elections Bill
A special session looms. (And how this is not like the filibuster in the US Senate).
President-Elect Biden’s Victory Speech
“Now this campaign is over, what is the will of the people? What is our mandate?”
Ken Osmond, TV’s ‘Eddie Haskell,’ Dead at 76
The “Leave it to Beaver” actor went on to a career with the LAPD.
John Ratcliffe Withdraws As Trump’s Nominee For Director Of National Intelligence
President Trump has withdrawn his nominee for Director of National Intelligence after controversy regarding his qualifications and resume.
Once Again, Trump Tries To Insert Himself Into Other People’s Heroism
Once again, President Trump can’t help but make something meant to recognize real American heroes all about himself.
Supreme Court Issues Split Ruling On Indiana Abortion Law But Sends A Signal
The Supreme Court sent a signal yesterday that seems to indicate how it might deal with future abortion law challenges and it doesn’t bode well for pro-lifers.
Alabama Executes Domineque Ray Under Questionable Circumstances
Critics on both the Left and the Right rightly see an injustice here but the US Supreme Court allowed it to happen.
Let’s Talk about Venezuela
Having two presidents sounds like a terrible sitcom idea. In reality, the situation is just plain terrible.
On The Twenty-Fifth Amendment
The Twenty-Fifth Amendment has been in the news a lot lately, but what would it actually take to use it to remove a President from power?
Georgia County Abandons Plan To Close Polling Stations In Rural Areas
A Georgia County is abandoning a dubious plan that would have closed 2/3 of the county’s polling stations.
Charles Krauthammer Announces He Is Dying Of Cancer
Political columnist and commentator Charles Krauthammer has weeks to live.
Feds Make 32 Percent Less than Private Sector Counterparts (Or 17 Percent More)
Dueling data on civil service compensation belie the adage that you can’t choose your own facts.
House Republicans Unveil Tax Reform Bill
House Republicans unveiled their tax reform bill today, but its fate is far from clear.
Another Deplorable Trump Twitter Tirade
Once again, Donald Trump has taken to Twitter to attack women, embarrass himself, and embarrass the nation he purports to represent.
No, The 25th Amendment Isn’t The Way To Solve The Donald Trump Problem
A Constitutional coup d’etat is not the way to solve the Donald Trump problem.
Gorsuch Has Another Good Day In Front Of Senate Judiciary Committee
More fireworks on the second day of the questioning of Neil Gorsuch, but his confirmation nonetheless seems assured.