Kevin Williamson and the Limits of Polite Discourse
The Atlantic fired one of their few conservative voices for saying women who have abortions should be hanged. Was this beyond the pale?
Smug Liberals, Conservative Trolls, and Jake Tapper
Two seemingly contradictory essays out today highlight the exhausting political conversation environment.
To Ban or Not to Ban
On OTB’s subjective, inconsistent enforcement of its policies designed to promote civil discussion.
Thad Cochran Resigning from Senate Effective April 1
The 80-year-old Mississippi Republican, who was first elected to the Senate in 1978 after serving six years in the House, has been in poor health.
Is All Money Good Money?
How ‘tainted’ must a funder be before a charity is obliged to reject the donation?
What is the Middle Class and is It Shrinking?
Salary-based definitions distort the conversation. And lifestyle-based definitions are a moving target.
The Tea Party Is Dead, As Is The Idea That It Ever Was Anything Other Than A GOP Proxy
The Tea Party is dead, but it was never really alive to begin with.
Trump’s Immigration Plan Meeting Opposition, From Republicans
The White House’s immigration plan is facing opposition in both chambers of Congress from moderate and conservative Republicans alike.
Federal Appeals Court Judge Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Federal Appeals Court Judge Alex Kozinski is resigning immediately after a barrage of sexual harassment allegations.
John Anderson, Independent Candidate For President in 1980, Dies At 95
Most Americans are unlikely to remember John Anderson, but he was a harbinger of things to come.
Democracy and Institutional Design I: A Basic Preface on Regime Type
The first in an occasional series.
Citing Nastiness In Trump Era GOP, Jeff Flake Announces He’s Retiring
One of the few Republicans willing to speak out against Donald Trump is retiring at the end of his current term.
Democratic Candidate Appears To Have Momentum In Virginia’s Governor’s Race
The nation’s only competitive Governor’s this year appears to be going in favor of the Democratic candidate.
Hugh Hefner Dies At 91
Hugh Hefner, who became both a cultural icon and a catalyst and reflector of vast social changes, has died at the age of 91.
A Trump Effect In The Race To Be Virginia’s Next Governor?
A new poll shows that Donald Trump could end up having an impact on the race for Virginia Governor.
Is Centrism A Viable Political Strategy? It Sure Doesn’t Look Like It
The ‘No Labels’ movement is back, and it’s as irrelevant to contemporary politics as ever.
Judge Richard Posner Retires After Nearly Thirty-Six Years On The Bench
One of the legal giants in the Federal Judiciary has retired from the bench.
Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Challenge To Commission On Presidential Debates
A Federal Appeals Court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Gary Johnson and Jill Stein regarding their exclusion from Presidential debates.
Is Donald Trump Really As Vulnerable As He Appears?
Democrats and “Never Trump”ers shouldn’t count their chickens before they’re hatched.
Trump Praises ‘Very Good People’ at Nazi Rally
The president’s begrudging condemnation of evil didn’t last long.
Republican Greg Gianforte Wins Montana House Seat Despite Assault Charge
Greg Gianforte assaulted a reporter. Now he’s going to Congress, but the outcome of the election really shouldn’t be a surprise.
Montana GOP House Candidate Charged With Assault After Body Slamming Reporter
The Republican candidate in today’s Special Election in Montana has been charged with assaulting a reporter.
Democrats May Be About To Flip Montana’s At-Large House Seat
There’s a Special Election in Montana tomorrow, and the Democratic candidate is performing far above expectations.