First Black Woman Supreme Court Justice

Democrats are already jockeying to influence President Biden’s pick should a vacancy arise.

Rush Limbaugh, 1951-2021

The talk radio megastar has died, aged 70.

George Shultz, 1920-2021

The longtime public servant has died, aged 100.

The Smoothest Transition in Decades

We’re witnessing something not seen since 1989.

All Lies Are Not Created Equal

President Biden told a little fib.

Biden’s Culture War Aggression?!

The hidden wokeness of our new Critical Theory-loving President.

Democrats Win Georgia Runoff, Likely to Take Senate

Kamala Harris will be very, very busy the next two years.

Wonder Woman 1984

A very low-spoilers review.

Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead

Trump’s Final Meltdown

The President of the United States is an existential threat to the Republic.

Party of Grievance

Not of governance.

The Flynn Pardon

Perhaps the most normal thing President Trump has done.

Joe Biden’s Cabinet

The transition is on pace despite President Trump’s best efforts.

President Donald J. Trump greets guests on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, prior to boarding Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Md. to begin his trip to Michigan, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Nevada. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) President Donald J. Trump greets guests on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, prior to boarding Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Md. to begin his trip to Michigan, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Nevada. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)

A Repudiation After All?

The early reaction was premature.

Two Parties, Not Two Countries

We’ve just had an election, not psychoanalysis.

Could Trump Shock the World Again?

Fear of a reprise of 2016 is still with us.

A Weird Re-election Pitch

Usually candidates don’t talk about how bad things are across the country while appealing to be re-elected.

Biden’s Lead is Historic

He has the largest lead of any challenger since modern polling began in 1936.

Is the American Government Legitimate?

A long-winded and esoteric discussion about an elusive idea.

Do the Polls Matter?

President Trump is historically unpopular and has consistently trailed Joe Biden. He could still win.

Brent Scowcroft, 1925-2020

The National Security Advisor to Presidents Ford and GHW Bush has died.

Harris’ VP Chances Redux

She would hardly be the first running mate who criticized the nominee in a debate.

Trump Commutes Roger Stone’s Sentence

A shocking and yet completely unsurprising development.

TERF Wars

JK Rowling is uinder fire for arguing only women menstruate.

Do Violent Protests Get Results?

If the goal is to change politics, not just vent frustration, messaging is important.

Biden’s Veep Search

Every Democratic woman seems to be under consideration.

Another Blow to Accountability in Government

Trump fires another Inspector General.

US Unemployment at Record Highs

More Americans are out of work than at any time since the Great Depression.

Obama the Elder Statesman

The 58-year-old may have a post-presidency unmatched in history.

Art Laffer has a Plan for the Economy

It would be laughable, but the White House might be interested.

American Gerontocracy

Is being ruled by the elderly a bad thing?

A White Guy in His 70s Will Be President in 2021

The women, minority, and non-geriatric candidates have been all but eliminated from the race.

Sanders Trying to Beat Warren in Massachusetts Isn’t Disrespectful

He’s campaigning in her home state and Amy Klobuchar’s, too. And may win both.

Senate Republicans Think Trump Guilty, Shouldn’t Be Removed

A binary choice will produce a worse outcome than necessary.

Trump May Be Even Less Popular than it Seems

The 45th President polls worse than other prominent Republicans.

The GOP Is Now The Party Of Putin

Much like the President they obsequiously defend, Republicans have become useful idiots in Russia’s war on Western liberal democracy.

William Ruckelshaus, Who Balked At ‘Saturday Night Massacre,” Dies at 87

A Justice Department official who had the courage to stand up to the President has died at the age of 87.

Donald Trump’s Supporters Are Living In #Cult45

The Republican Party is a cult with Donald Trump at the center and his ardent supporters are brainwashed cult members.

Trump Ignores International Law, Hands Israel Another Gift

Reversing decades of policy, the Trump Administration reversed decades of policy on settlements in disputed territory.

Late-Entering Presidential Candidates Rarely Win

History shows us that candidates who enter the race for President late rarely do well, and rarely manage to win.

Trump’s Lies Continue To Mount

As he reaches his 1,000th day in office, Trump’s lies pile up at an astronomical rate.

Trump Basically Let Rudy Giuliani Hijack American Foreign Policy

New testimony from a former Trump adviser details how Rudy Giuliani was able to hijek American foreign policy.

Donald Trump, Joseph McCarthy, And Profiles In Republican Cowardice

Much like it did during the McCarthy Era, the Republican Party has to decide what side of history it wishes to be on. The right side, or the wrong side.

The Post-Trump GOP Will Not Go Back To ‘Normal’

Contrary to the hopes of some, getting rid of Trump isn’t going to purge the GOP of Trumpism.

Trump And The GOP Have Continually Lied About The Budget Deficit And The Economy

President Trump and the Republican Party have spent the last three years lying about the Federal budget deficit and the economy.

Jimmy Carter: 80 Too Old for Presidents

The oldest living former President has some reflections on age and the strains of the office.

Democratic Candidates Leading Trump By Huge Margin Among Latino Voters

A new poll finds President Trump trailing his potential Democratic opponents by huge margins among Latino voters.

Do Biden’s Gaffes Matter?

To listen to the meda, Joe Biden’s recent gaffes and malapropisms are a major story. For regular Americans, though, they don’t seem to matter.

Budget Deficit Growing Faster Than Expected, CBO Reports

Thanks for nothing, Republicans.