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Why So Many Americans Die in Traffic Accidents

Our car culture is killing us.

Defunding the Police

A Brooklyn neighborhood is experimenting with a hybrid approach.

Looking to Poland

Protests against the governing party signal tensions in advance of fall elections.

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Is Twitter DeSantis’ Problem?

A columnist argues his failed launch was emblematic of a larger problem.

DeSantis Pandering to the Deplorables

Out Trumping Trump is possible because of Trump.

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AM Radio’s Slow Demise

Car manufacturers are slowly removing an old format.

Unrest in Pakistan

Corruption charges against the former premier have sparked rioting.

King Charles III

The UK has a new figurehead.

Biden to Reshape Joint Chiefs

He’s likely to make heads explode.

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The Retirement Age

France shines new light on an old problem.

Pro-Trump Rioting Prospects Dim

Calls for violence have been widespread but are unlikely to be heeded.

Russia’s Economy is Collapsing But Not Fast Enough

Sanctions and a costly war are taking their toll.

Israel is Revolting

The Netanyahu government is facing massive strikes and protests over its latest authoritarian moves.

The Limits of Academic Freedom

UPenn law professor Amy Wax as a test case.

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Goes Bye-Bye

Disney has replaced a controversial song at its theme parks.

Far-Right Idiocy in Sweden

Swedish right-wing provocation and Turkish short-sightedness.

Bolsonaro Supporters Storm Brazil’s Presidential Palace, Congress, and Supreme Court

Latin America’s answer to Donald Trump has his own insurrection attempt.

Rehnquist and the ‘Independent State Legislature’ Theory

The late Chief Justice was right; his successors are wrong.

US Intelligence Fomenting Overseas Protests?

A 34-year CIA officer’s thoughts.

Trump’s Rhetoric and the GOP’s Test

Spoiler alert: the GOP has already failed this test multiple times.

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Biden and Congress Stop Rail Strike

Washington has imposed a contract that workers rejected.

Mass Protests Across China

Anger over COVID lockdowns has activated myriad frustrations.

The Qatar World Cup and Broad Drawing Conclusions From Unique Events

Sports fans enjoy watching sports. How much does politics impact that?

Not Both Sides

One of these things is not like the other.

Putin’s Nuclear Gambit

The threat is not idle and the options for responding are not good.

Regime Change in Russia?

Can the unsustainable be sustained?

Anti-Putin Backlash

The Russian leader may be looking over his shoulder after imposing a draft.

Iran Protests Intensity Highest Since 1979

The ayatollahs face the biggest challenge to their authority in the history of the regime.

Anti-Zionism Isn’t Anti-Semitism

Many young, progressive Jews are feeling unwelcome in young, progressive circles.

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Social Justice the New Religion?

The intersection of politics, morality, and meaning.

Murder Rate Coming Down?

Some new data are encouraging.

Bill Russell, 1934-2022

The iconic basketball player, coach, and civil rights leader is gone at 88.

The Weak Case Against the January 6 Committee

Republicans killed their parents and demanding mercy for being orphaned.

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Cui Bono?

We live in a bizarre timeline.

Kavanaugh Stalker Charged with Attempted Murder

A man who claims he was going to kill the Supreme Court Justice is in jail.

On Perceptions and Crime

Some thoughts.

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Who’s Running the Washington Post, Anyway?

Apparently, whoever has the most Twitter followers.

Time for a New Generation to Lead?

The Silents and Boomers have been in charge too long.

A Fascistic and Authoritarian Response

Donald Trump and friends speak to the NRA.

Two Years After George Floyd

Very little progress has been made towards racial justice.

Ukraine War Adding to Global Food Insecurity

Supply chain disruptions are contributing to crisis for 300 million people.

Protesting at Officials’ Homes

Is harassing judges, mayors, Senators, and the like in their private lives just free speech?

Trump Pondered Mexico Missile Attack, Shooting BLM Protesters

The 45th President was a psychopath.

Louis C.K. Wins Grammy While Canceled

Is the creepy comic’s comeback complete?

The Right Is Having A Hard Time Framing Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson As An Extremist

If this is the best they have, they don’t have a lot

Some Thoughts on “Cancel Culture”

Thomas gets the ball rolling, and I take off from there.

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Putin’s Offramp?

It’s hard to see how this crisis ends.

DC Version of Canada Truck Protests a Dud

The plans to replicate the chaos in the Great White North are not coming together.

West Accelerates Pressure on Russia

NATO has stepped up in a pleasantly surprising way to resist the Ukraine invasion.