President Trump’s War on Environmental Reality

If you don’t collect the data, the problem disappears, right?

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Is The Resistance Futile?

The second round of No Kings rallies will take place today. Will they matter?

Limitations in the Gerrymandering Wars

Some limits on Democratic pushback

Republicans In Disarray!

Not so much.

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Hegseth and the Generals

A few more details have emerged.

Two Americas, Redux

Are Red and Blue states even part of the same country anymore?

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America’s 250th Celebration on Hold

Perhaps it’s just as well.

Legalizing Corruption

The 47th President had a busy Monday.

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The Tipping Point

The culture seems to be shifting.

Passing the ERA By Fiat

Amending the Constitution with one simple trick.

A Lame-Duck Session SCOTUS Nominee?

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

Hundreds Wounded in Pager Sabotage

A massive Israeli operation. To what end?

Harris Pivots to the Center

It’s not 2019 anymore.

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Police Hiring Practices

Most departments have shockingly little screening of their officers.

Some Brief(ish) Thoughts On Kamala Harris’s Potential Running Mates

Taking a closer look at Cooper, Kelly, and Shapiro

Forced Relocation of Migrants

Cruelty with compound interest.

Biden Press Conference Doesn’t Stop Bleeding

A relatively strong performance doesn’t change the narrative.

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When is Taco a Sandwich?

It depends.

Senator Joe Lieberman, 1942-2024

The 2000 Democratic Vice Presidential nominee turned maverick is gone at 82.

Trump’s Routine Outrages

When being despicable is normal, is it still news?

Trump Ballot Eligibility Ruling Could Come Today

If so, he’ll almost surely win bigly.

Biden and Trump Are Apparently Old

Stop me if you’ve heard this one . . .

Nick Saban Retires

The greatest coach in college football history is hanging it up.

Where The Gays Are

A breakdown of new survey data.

Mickey Mouse Entering Public Domain (Sort Of)

Steamboat Willie is about to be ripe for exploitation.

Liberal Professors Fleeing Florida

The DeSantis crackdown on academic freedom is having its desired effect.

Home Schooling Exploding if You Were Taught Math at Home

The innumeracy hurts.

One Foreign Policy Crisis at a Time, Please

Our limited attention spans.

Dick Butkus, 1942-2023

The legendary football player and pitchman is gone at 80.

Trump Indicted in Georgia

This makes four.

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The Injustice of Place

A new book looks at the confluence of geography and disadvantage.

US to Cooperate with Hague on Russia War Crimes

President Biden has ended a months-long impasse.

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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.

Hump Day Tabs

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Comity in the Senate

Every once in a blue moon, a glimpse of humanity can be seen.

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Age, Illness, and American Politics

The controversies over our geriatric Congress continue.

Raquel Welch, 1940-2023

A Hollywood star is gone at 82.

There’s No Whisky in this Mouthwash?!

It turns out that the candy flavored booze at the grocery store isn’t even bourbon.

Biden’s Classified Documents!

Just like Trump’s except for every important detail.

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Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded

Michael Barone on out-migration from some Blue states.

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Farm Veterinarian Shortage

We can’t find enough people to treat cows, pigs, and horses.

Red and Blue States Aren’t Permanent

The margins for 2024 are likely to be slim. But that hides a larger story.

Democratic Ratfucking Worked

Boosting weak candidates in the Republican primaries paid off.

Why Not Direct Democracy?

Would bypassing politicians altogether make the system more just?

Bernard Shaw, 1940-2022

CNN’s original anchorman is gone at 82.

Anti-Zionism Isn’t Anti-Semitism

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

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.