The Toothless War Powers Resolution

What happens at the 60 day mark of the Iran War? Nothing.

Legal Extortion

A bad year for OTB.

Candidate Quality and the Alabama Governor’s Race

Testing a hypothesis or two.

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9/11 @ 24

Memories are fading, as they are wont to do.

Trump Not Enforcing the Law

Presidents have wide latitude in this area but many say 47 is exceeding his authority.

President Joe Biden puts on his aviator sunglasses after making a joke about the “Dark Brandon” persona at the 2023 White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. President Joe Biden puts on his aviator sunglasses after making a joke about the “Dark Brandon” persona at the 2023 White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C.

WHCA Dinner Cancels Comedian After White House Complains

The Nerd Prom chickens out.

Passing the ERA By Fiat

Amending the Constitution with one simple trick.

On Qualification for Cabinet Positions

A general conversation and a lot of specifics about RFK. Jr.

A Lame-Duck Session SCOTUS Nominee?

Could Democrats replace their oldest Justice before it’s too late?

Final 2024 Predictions

A low confidence Election Day forecast.

Jazz Shaw, 1959-2024

The longtime conservative blogger is gone at 65.

The Other Undecided Voters

They have a preference but may not vote.

The Threat of Yesterday’s Assassination Attempt

And some reminders from where the violent rhetoric emanates.

Maine Joins ‘National Popular Vote’ Compact

A longstanding project inches forward.

Should Sonia Sotomayor Retire?

Of party, duty, age, and political roulette.

Hitler and OTB

A stroll through the archives.

This is Fascistic

Another sad data point about current politics.

Thanksgiving Traditions

As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.

Federalist Society’s Leonard Leo Under Investigation

The DC district attorney’s office is looking into allegations of masssive tax fraud.

Chris Christie 2024?!

Can the fat man take down the elephant in the room?

When Does Politics Stop Being Politics?

When we do it, it’s negotiation. When they do it, it’s hostage taking—and terrorism.

Scalia Law School is Conservative!

The New York Times looks into ties between a DC area law school and the Supreme Court.

Patrick Lang, 1940-2023

An old soldier has faded away.

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Rod Dreher Canceled

Things finally got too weird for his benefactor.