Virginia Passes Radical Gerrymander

Fighting autocracy with autocracy.

Redistricting Insanity

Destroying democracy in order to save it.

The Internet of Everything

The downside of our increasing connectivity.

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Hegseth: Liberation Day for America’s Warriors

A reaffirmation rather than a revelation.

Youngkin and the ‘Government as a Business’ Trope

Virginia’s governor is finding running a state harder than running a venture capitalist firm.

Francis Scott Key Bridge Disaster

Some interesting tidbits.

Masking Didn’t Become Normal

Or did it?

American Doctor Told He’s No Longer a Citizen

A bureaucratic nightmare.

Democrats Worried About Youngkin

Virginia’s governor has raised a ton of money.

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Phone Numbers

When something simple isn’t so simple.

Pandemic Closures Crushed Kids

We’re seeing our lowest test scores in decades among a key cohort.

COVID ‘Emergency’ Officially Over

Long after most people returned to normal, public health agencies have given in.

Community Colleges Not Serving the Community

A key pathway to success for low-income citizens isn’t working.

Babies on a Plane

Safety, trade-offs, and risk assessment.

Rural Hospitals Not Offering Obstetric Care

A growing trend has healthcare professionals and communities concerned.

Seattle Bans Caste Discrimination

A seemingly benign but controversial gesture.

Risk, Reward, and Statecraft

President Biden’s dangerous gambit seems to have succeeded.

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Electric Vehicles and Cold Weather

A big problem with a simple solution.

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Fear and Resentment of a Changing America

A revealing comparison of Republican districts that deny and don’t deny the 2020 outcome.

Democracy and ZIP Codes

The rules for voting in America vary widely.

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Democratic Local News Network

Fifty-plus “local” news outlets are a front for David Brock and company.

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The Declining Market for News

Reading habits continue to evolve, not necessarily for the better.

House Passes Marriage Protection Bill

The symbolic vote attracted a handful of Republican votes.

Minority Rule in a Winner-Take-All System

How long can the unsustainable be sustained?

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Just Move If You Don’t Like it Here!

There are many barriers to true freedom.