Still no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election

After more than a year and countless investigations into election fraud, the big lie continues to be a big lie

Capitol Riot: One Year Later

A roundup of reflection on a somber anniversary.

I-95 Snow Nightmare Over

It took more than 24 hours but traffic is moving again.

Abbott and the Border Wall

The governor of Texas vows to finish what Trump started.

Washington State Senator Dies of Covid-19

Opponent of vaccine mandates succumbs to Covid-19.

Unilateral Disarmament on Gerrymandering

Democrats and Republicans are playing by different rules.

Trump Leads Biden in Meaningless Poll

We’re three short years from the next election.

Alabama Beats Georgia, Back to Playoff

An epic but improbable win.

Biden, the FARC, and Domestic Politics

The Biden admin is about to take a demilitarized group off the terrorist list and some people aren’t happy about it.

Disparate Sentencing of Capitol Rioters

A pattern is emerging.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks before signing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Monday, November 15, 2021, on the South Lawn of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith) President Joe Biden delivers remarks before signing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Monday, November 15, 2021, on the South Lawn of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith)

Biden Preparing for 2024 Run

Will America re-elect an 82-year-old to the White House?

Youngkin, GOP Sweep Virginia

It’s usually more effective to run for something rather than against someone.

Red Dog Saloon in Jarbidge. At least we know the Internet is available in Jarbidge. The saloon was closed. The Outdoor Inn was open, but will close down on Halloween. The next day the Red Dog Saloon will be opened for the winter season. Apparently there's not enough staff to run both businesses simultaneously. The owner of these establishments is the cook at the Outdoor Inn and he has lived in Jarbidge his entire life. Red Dog Saloon in Jarbidge. At least we know the Internet is available in Jarbidge. The saloon was closed. The Outdoor Inn was open, but will close down on Halloween. The next day the Red Dog Saloon will be opened for the winter season. Apparently there's not enough staff to run both businesses simultaneously. The owner of these establishments is the cook at the Outdoor Inn and he has lived in Jarbidge his entire life.

‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Isn’t Going Away

A sign of our times.

Yes, Florida’s Numbers are Better; No, that is not a Vindication of DeSantis’ Policies

Let’s look at the numbers and the clear effects of policy choices.

Women Likely to be Included in Draft

A long-overdue change appears to be happening.

This Week in Bad Tweets

This time: Senator Marco Rubio.

Over 700,000 Americans Dead due to Covid-19

The number continues to rise.

Oh, Look, Vaccinations Rates Matter

The evidence is pretty clear: vaccinations are key, not weather (but that won’t stop people from trying to say otherwise).

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Two Nations, Indivisible

We’re an incredibly divided country but splitting it into two is impossible.

What’s the 771?

DC’s new area code is causing an identity crisis.

More Tabs to Clear

President Joe Biden observes trainers and apprentices at work at the final assembly station during a tour of Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 5 Training Facility, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Lanham, Maryland. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden observes trainers and apprentices at work at the final assembly station during a tour of Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 5 Training Facility, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Lanham, Maryland. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Selling the ‘Build Back Better’ Plan

The Catch-22 of passing a massive spending bill in an undemocratic system.

Thoughts on Partisan Cues and Filters

Thoughts on how we think.

New York Plotting Aggressive Gerrymander

The Democratic legislature is likely to set aside the map proposed by the independent commission.

COVID Overwhelming ICU Beds

It’s happening again. This time, it was easily preventable.

More on Standing

COVID Schadenfreude Journalism

A new story archetype is all too common.

The CA Recall

The system is not defensible.

DeSantis’ Gall, Obfuscation, and Dishonesty

As the pandemic’s effects continue to worsen in Florida, DeSantis continues to play the worst kind of politics.

President Joe Biden, joined by Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky and Merck CEO Ken Frazier, delivers remarks on COVID-19 vaccine production Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden, joined by Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky and Merck CEO Ken Frazier, delivers remarks on COVID-19 vaccine production Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden Urges Others to Impose Vaccine Mandates

The President is looking for any leverage he can to get refuseniks vaccinated.

Today in Awful Covid Headlines

Part of the ongoing, slow-motion tragedy.

Scapegoating Immigrants

Whataboutism about a visit to Whataburger (and other tales of obfuscation).

7-Day Average: Over 100K Cases

Yet another wave.

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The Law School Bubble Has Burst

Mediocre legal education doesn’t pay.

Record Hospitalizations in Florida

It’s not just cases.

41.8%

Florida has a lot of cases.

DeSantis: No Mask Mandates in Florida

His executive order blocks schools from having masking rules.

Delta Essentially a New Coronavirus

Behind the CDC’s messaging debacle.

Cleveland Indians Now Cleveland Guardians

It goes into effect next season.

Elite Behavior Matters

The College Republican National Committee Chairman elections shows the lessons taught by the national party.

The Reality Show Party?

Another R/D cleavage?

Allen West Announces Gubernatorial Bid

He will challenge Greg Abbott for the GOP nomination.

Ohio, Trump, and the Primaries

Thinking about party evolution and behavior going into 2022.

People Are Crazy (Fact Check Edition)

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Engineers Warned of Condo Structural Damage

A tragic story gets more complicated.

The Tragedy of Politicized Vaccines

Public health shouldn’t be made into a partisan issue.

Florida’s Campus Speech Law

Ron DeSantis and friends are afraid of higher education.

First Capitol Rioter Sentenced Gets No Jail Time

The second won’t be so fortunate.

Some CRT Theory/Politics of Race Thoughts

You know, some light weekend thoughts.