Reverse Brain Drain
America’s edge in innovation, built over a century, is being squandered in weeks.
A VP Debate That Changed Nothing
A mild-mannered JD Vance out-debated a nervous Tim Walz. It won’t matter.
CDC Rescinds Title 42, Democrats Panic
Two April Fool’s Day orders are no joke. And they’re apparently causing confusion.
The Filibuster Isn’t The Problem
It’s undemocratic and we should get rid of it. But doing so isn’t a panacea.
Thinking About Arguing About Politics Over Thanksgiving Dinner? Don’t
Given the times we live in, you may be tempted to argue about politics tomorrow. Here’s my advice — don’t do it.
Jeff Sessions Enters Alabama Senate Race With Obsequious Trump Praise
Jeff Sessions entered the race for the GOP nomination for Senate in Alabama by heaping obsequious and pathetic praise on a man who had spent two years insulting him publicly and privately
The Post-Trump GOP Will Not Go Back To ‘Normal’
Contrary to the hopes of some, getting rid of Trump isn’t going to purge the GOP of Trumpism.
Houston Businessman Ensared By Trump’s Irrational Immigration Policies
The case of Roland Gramajo is an excellent example of what’s wrong with the Trump Administration’s immigration policy.
Steve King Is Low On Money And Out Of Friends
Iowa Congressman Steve King finds himself low on campaign cash and with virtually no support from his party.
Steve King: Rape And Incest Necessary For Humanity To Exist
Congressman Steve King has some rather unique views about human history.
Meet Donald Trump’s Latest Far-Right Twitter Muse
Donald Trump has found a new far-right lunatic to retweet.
Republicans Learned Right Lesson from 2012, Went Wrong Direction
What happened to “building a lasting relationship within the African American community”?
Trump Backs Down On Mass Deportation Threat
With hours to go before they were set to start. the President delayed the mass deportation raids that were supposed to begin this morning.
House Passes DACA Protection Bill, But Senate Republicans Will Kill It
The House of Representatives passed a bill that would extend protection to DACA beneficiaries and other Dreamers, but it’s likely to die in the Senate.
Reagan And Bush In The Days When The GOP Had A Sane Immigration Policy
As Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush remind us, there was a time when Republicans weren’t xenophobic nationalists when it comes to immigration policy.
Capitol Hill Republicans Kill Trump’s Infrastructure Plan In The Womb
Republicans have aborted President Trump’s lofty plan for a $2 trillion infrastructure deal just days after it was conceived.
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet Joins The Democratic Field
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet is the latest entrant into the race for the Democratic nomination for President, and the field isn’t done growing.