SCOTUS Allows Mass Firings, For Now

An odd, impactful ruling.

Tabby Tuesday

Contemporary Politics are Exhausting

It is hard to focus.

In Front of Our Noses: Another Democratic Official Arrested

The pattern of attempted intimidation continues.

A No Kings Field Report

Montgomery, AL.

Minnesota Speaker Emerita and Husband Assassinated

A state Representative and his wife have also been shot and are in the hospital.

DLC 2.0?

Is it time for the Democrats to move to the center?

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‘The Economic Version of the Iraq War’

We are about to find out the degree to which trade wars are good and easy to win.

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Booker Breaks Thurmond’s Record

He filibustered nothing for a very long time.

Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself: Carter Funeral Edition

Pro-tip: Googling BEFORE posting a Hot Take can save a lot of embarrasment

Muslims Shocked—SHOCKED!—Trump is Pro-Israel

Of leopards and faces.

“Fox & Friends Weekend” Host for SECDEF

No, I am not kidding.

Vibe Check

How we feeling?

A VP Debate That Changed Nothing

A mild-mannered JD Vance out-debated a nervous Tim Walz. It won’t matter.

Jimmy Carter Turns 100

The 39th President hits the century mark.

The Undecided Voter: Iconoclast Edition

Alan Dershowitz is trying to make up his mind.

Tim Walz’s Political Origin Story

An oft-told tale turns out to be bullshit.

Harris Pivots to the Center

It’s not 2019 anymore.

A Hopeful Convention

A stark contrast in vibes.

The Ezra Klein Phenomenon

From Juiceboxer to arguably the most important media figure on the left.

The Lack Of Economy In Trump’s “Economy” Speech

I love a good data visualization!

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Tim Walz’ Military Record Redux

Some additional (and longwinded) perspective.

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[Updated] Reviewing 5 Claims About Tim Walz Military Record

I don’t think its stolen valor, but Walz has played it loose when referring to his service

No Joe-mentum

The Democrats are in a good place heading into their convention.

Trump Campaign’s Alleged Role In The Whisper Campaign Against Shapiro

Stoking anti-Semitism for political gain

Reasons Emerge For Why Josh Shapiro Wasn’t Picked

His Presidential aspirations may have played a big factor

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[Updated x 3] Picking Walz Is NOT Antisemitism

The anti-DEI party is suddenly really concerned about identity

The Gender Wars

They’re apparently ongoing. Who knew?

Polls Continue Trumpward Shift

The slide continues.

More Data

Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose.

Democrats Looking to Strike Back at Supreme Court

Impeach the Justices! Pack the Court!

Trump Leads Biden Going into Tonight’s Debate

He’s doing better in all the swing states but one than in 2020.

East Coast v. West Coast Liberalism

Does Nicholas Kristof make his case?

Crystal Ball Moves Trumpward

It all comes down to Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

Treating COVID Like the Flu

New CDC guidelines acknowledge the political realities.

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Burn it All Down

The politics of chaos.

The Non-Emergent Democratic Majority?

The realignment of America’s political parties wasn’t quite what was hoped.

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Dozens Quitting Congress

Take this job and shove it. I ain’t workin’ here no more.

Dean Phillips to Focus on White House Bid, Will not Seek Re-election to House

More importantly, comments on challenges to incumbent presidents.

Another Judge Rejects 14th Amendment Solution

It’s going to be up to the American people to keep Trump out of the White House.

One Year Out

Looking ahead to November 5, 2024

Who The Hell is Dean Phillips?

It’s quite the week for politicians with generic names nobody has ever heard of.

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McCarthy Won’t Run For Speaker. Now What?

We won’t have Kevin to kick around anymore.

Stupid Polling Tricks

Americans don’t want either Trump or Biden! Film at 11.

The Demise of the Cheap, Small Car

The average new vehicle is now $48,000. And huge.

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The Injustice of Place

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

Fear of a Third Party

The Electoral College is holding a nation of millions back.