Where Do the Republicans Go From Here?

This man is the face of the post-Trump party.

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The Middle Ain’t Woke

The average American is neither progressive nor all that interested in politics.

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Truck and Bus Driver ‘Shortages’

Working conditions rather than labor supply seems to be the issue.

Racial Impacts of the Interstate in Montgomery, AL

Another example for the conversation.

Buttigieg and Critical Road Theory

Mayor Pete is being mocked for telling obvious truths.

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Infrastructure Bill Passes! Dems in Array?

Three days late, $1.2 billion long.

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Election Results Validate Everyone’s Priors

Too woke! Not woke enough!

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the passing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the passing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

President Charlie Brown

Joe Biden has bet his presidency on a caucus that may simply be irreconcilable.

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Biden: Democrats Have Reached a Deal

$1.75 trillion ain’t $3.5 trillion but it’s something.

Kyrsten Sinema: Expert Troll

The enigmatic Senator is a world-class attention seeker.

Massive Worker Backlash?

The equivalent of Pennsylvania’s entire labor force is sitting on the sidelines.

Today in Asked and Answered (Voting Rights Edition)

The Biden administration is not doing enough.

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Irrelevant Republicans Being Ignored!

The liberal media is giving all their attention to the tax and spend Democrats!

So, You Wanna Leave Facebook?

Replacing the social media giant ain’t easy.

Biden’s Polls and Magical Thinking

The President’s approval has plummeted, largely because of factors outside his control.

This Week in Bad Tweets

This time: Senator Marco Rubio.

Sinema and Legislation

Instead of complaining, she should use her leverage.

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Two Nations, Indivisible

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

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$4 Trillion for Dignity?

The Democrats are apparently selling their omnibus spending package the wrong way.

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Dems in Disarray, Deal Doubtful

The internecine fight over the budget is coming to a head.

The Supply Chain is Still Broken

Why products are still hard to find and prices are so high.

What’s Kyrsten Sinema’s Game?

The political calculus of Arizona’s senior Senator is unclear.

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.

Manchin’s ‘Strategic Pause’

More machinations from the mischievous mining mouthpiece.

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Doctors Weigh in on Climate Change

Because why the hell not.

On Civil Enforcement and Bounties

Regardless of one’s views on abortion, the enforcement provision in the new Texas law should be concerning.

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We’re Talking $3.5 Trillion

Is the debate over the cost of the “infrastructure” bill a distraction from its content?

A U.S. Marine opens the door as President Joe Biden prepares to disembark Marine One, Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Antrim County Airport in Bellaire, Michigan. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) A U.S. Marine opens the door as President Joe Biden prepares to disembark Marine One, Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Antrim County Airport in Bellaire, Michigan. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden Blamed for Afghan Fiasco

The collapse is not his doing. But he’s accountable for the poor planning.

UN Issues Dire Climate Report

It’s not too late but it’s too late.

Alabama, Disney, and the Quest to Be a National University

The cost of raising a university’s profile.

A Little Monday Tab Clearing

Several stories, not enough time for full write-ups.

Biden’s Plunging Job Approval!

Democrats and Independents are losing their enthusiasm. But some perspective is needed.

Biden’s Entirely Normal Vacancies

He has nominated only 304 people out 1,200+ that require Senate confirmation.

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Biden Reverses Himself on Infrastructure Linkage

When he said he wouldn’t sign it if it wasn’t accompanied by a second bill, he wasn’t implying that he would veto it if it wasn’t.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Short-Lived

A bizarre development looks to upend it less than 24 hours after it was announced.

President Joe Biden participates in a virtual call with the NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance Mission team members Thursday, March 4, 2021, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. President Joe Biden participates in a virtual call with the NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance Mission team members Thursday, March 4, 2021, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

Biden Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

Details are quite scant at the moment.

Democrats Increasingly Frustrated with Congress

It turns out a 51-50 Senate majority isn’t enough.

DOJ Recovers Half of Colonial Pipeline Ransom

Some good news in the hacking wars.

G-7 Approves Corporate Tax Floor

A major first step to solving a longstanding global issue.

Infrastructure Negotiations Stall

A bipartisan compromise appears unlikely.

The 6 January Commission and the Filibuster

Could this be the straw that broke the camel’s back?

Israel’s Wanton Aggression

A reckless campaign of violence has now targeted American journalists.

The Broadband Gap

Huge swaths of the country are underserved.

Social Policy and Freedom

Increases in social benefits can increase freedom.

Sullivan on Biden (and a Discussion of Fiscal Policy)

On fiscal policy and historical comparisons.

Biden Strikes Bipartisan Tone

The President used his first speech to Congress as an attempt to unite the country.

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Biden’s American Families Plan

The President is about to roll out another massive spending plan.

The Filibuster Isn’t The Problem

It’s undemocratic and we should get rid of it. But doing so isn’t a panacea.

Unskilled? No Problem!

Are we thinking about job training all wrong?

Republican Split with Big Business Greatly Exaggerated

Look at who’s lined up against H.R. 1.