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Playing By Their Own Rules Puts Democrats at a Disadvantage

It’s hard to win a street fight under Marquess of Queensberry rules.

Airports in Chaos as Congress Plays Games

Shutdown follies are not victimless.

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, on the House floor of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, on the House floor of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

The State of the Union, 2026 Edition

USA! USA! USA!

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Jesse Jackson, 1941-2026

The controversial civil rights leader is gone at 84.

Another One For the “Why Do They Call Us Nazis?” File

A student group at the University of Illinois adds to the list.

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.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George honor the colors during the National Anthem at the 2025 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 19, 2025. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aiko Bongolan) Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George honor the colors during the National Anthem at the 2025 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 19, 2025. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aiko Bongolan)

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.