Social Media ‘Addiction’ Verdict

Dangerous in more ways than one.

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A Republic, If You Can Keep It

Apathy all the way down.

The Affordability Conundrum

The fixes people want won’t help and those that will help, people don’t want.

Gene Hackman, 1930-1925

The legendary actor is gone at 95.

Making Imperialism Great Again

Greenland, Canada, and Panama. Oh my.

Trump Leads Biden Going into Tonight’s Debate

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

Donald Trump Removed From Maine Ballot

Another state has declared him an insurrectionist.

Prosecutors to Recharge Alec Baldwin

A bizarre miscarriage of justice.

Bill Richardson, 1947-2023

The longtime politician and statesman is gone at 75.

Fear of a Third Party

The Electoral College is holding a nation of millions back.

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States, the Feds, and Revenue Transfers

All states but one receive more in federal money than they pay out in taxes.

Alec Baldwin Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter

At what point does negligence become a crime?

Election Denialism did Poorly at the Polls

The “America First” slate of candidates lost all but one contest.

Democrats Outperform Expectations

The Needle is Broken

The January 6 Hearings Are Over. Now What?

The investigation produced mounds of evidence. Will it matter?

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Texas and Arizona Bussing Migrants to DC and NYC

A cruel and insidious ‘solution’ to the border problem.

A Very Basic Threat to Democracy

From a county-level race in New Mexico.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on lowering the cost for American families Friday, April 22, 2022, at Green River College in Auburn, Washington. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden delivers remarks on lowering the cost for American families Friday, April 22, 2022, at Green River College in Auburn, Washington. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden Less Popular Than Worst President Ever

He’s underwater and not going to take it anymore.

Abbott’s Border Stunt

Political theater on the southern border.

A “Fairer” Map for the 2022 House?

A potentially more representative map that still underscores deep flaws in our system.

Trump Judge Acquits January 6 Non-Rioter

Two hundred-odd people have pled or been found guilty. One has been acquitted.

Republican Vote Needed to Confirm Biden Justice?

New Mexico Senator Ben Ray Luján is hospitalized with a stroke.

Unilateral Disarmament on Gerrymandering

Democrats and Republicans are playing by different rules.

Alabama Beats Georgia, Back to Playoff

An epic but improbable win.