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Ukraine May Fall Short

Yet more leaked intelligence gives a gloomy forecast.

President Donald J. Trump participates in a FOX News Channel virtual town hall entitled America Together: Returning to Work, with co-moderators Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum live from the Lincoln Memorial Sunday, May 3, 2020, in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) President Donald J. Trump participates in a FOX News Channel virtual town hall entitled America Together: Returning to Work, with co-moderators Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum live from the Lincoln Memorial Sunday, May 3, 2020, in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

Why America’s News Networks Are So Bad

It’s Nixon’s fault?

Trump vs. Bankman-Fried

A seeming case of unequal justice.

Trump Vows to ‘Come After’ Foes

If you thought the first term was bad, you ain’t seen nothing yet.

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The Good Old Days

Back when people were kinder and man’s word was his bond.

Democratic Majority Emerging After All?

Today’s youth cohort might actually vote.

Disinformation and Free Speech

How far should the government be able to go?

The Two-Income Trap

It’s just as possible to live on one income as it was in 1970. But not really.

Wagner Mercenaries in Rebellion

A stupid move by a crackpot? Or a turning point?

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Life During Cultural Wartime

Never waste a tragedy.

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Should We Trade Our Smartphones for Flip Phones?

As much as we complain about them, they’ve become indispensable for most of us.

The Emotional Labor Of Debating In Good Faith

In a world of fixed positions, is debating in good faith really worth it?

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Political Polarization and Marriage

Young Americans are increasingly ruling out those of the other party.

Violent Rhetoric: Legal But Dangerous

Politicians and other thought leaders are playing with fire.

The Threat of Political Violence

Separating rhetoric from action.

Trump’s Been Indicted. What Now?

We’re in uncharted waters.

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The Good Guys Do Propaganda, Too

Ukraine is heavily censoring foreign media.

A Stew of Stupidity

Eight state have withdrawn from a system to prevent illegal voting because of ignorance and agitation.

Corporations and Pride Month

Damned if they do and damned if they don’t. Sometimes both.

Manchin Won the Debt Ceiling Fight

Neither Republicans nor Democrats are happy. But one man is.

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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.

Pelosi Desk Guy Gets 4-1/2 Years

Seems about right.

Transphobic Cruelty

When prejudice overrides simple humanity.

Montana Bans TikTok

Who knew they got cell reception?

Zelensky Privately Wants to Attack Russia Targets

Leaked intelligence intercepts take us inside the Ukrainian war room.

Heather Armstrong, 1975-2023

The mommy blogger known as “Dooce” has taken her own life.

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Turkey’s Elections

Don’t get your hopes up.

Trump’s Town Hall

CNN gave the former Liar in Chief a huuuge platform.

Trump’s Three Trials

The former president faces multiple criminal prosecutions.

Proud Boys Convicted of Seditious Conspiracy

The worst of the worst Capitol Riot players have been brought to justice.

Barring Kids From Social Media

An odd set of Senators have a really bad idea.

President Biden Officially Running for Re-Election

“The question we are facing is whether in the years ahead we have more freedom or less freedom. More rights or fewer.”

Fox News Settles Suit, Will Carry on As Before

A $787.5 million flesh wound.

Biggest Leaker in Decade Should Never Have Had Access to Secrets

The United States has not learned from Snowden and Manning.

Abbott Promises to Pardon Just-Convicted Murderer

An outrageous political stunt.

More Classified Ukraine Documents Leaked

The problem has intensified—and spread beyond Ukraine secrets.

Ukraine War Plans Leaked

Russia is circulating doctored versions of plans for a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Finland’s Ordinary Election

A refreshing instance of normal democratic politics amid interesting times.

Pro-Trump Rioting Prospects Dim

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

Police Speculation and Contagion Fears

Balancing the public’s desire to know and the potential for harm is not easy.

Digital Blackface!

Inventing outrage in an already outrageous world.

Getting Paid for Internet Content

Who should pay whom for what?

Of Motes and Beams

The left and right are attacking basic rights. But not equally.

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Silicon Valley Bank Too Big to Fail?

Here we go again.

Fear and Censorship in Education

Teachers are frustrated over interference from outside.

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The Experts Were Wrong on COVID

Hubris has set back the cause of science.

Trump Remains Odds-On Favorite for 2024 Republican Nomination

As tired as we may be of him, his nominating electorate appears ready for another round.

One App to Control Them All?

I somehow missed Google’s launch of a service that solves the biggest annoyance of streaming.

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Labor Saving Technology That Creates More Work

ChatGPT is just the latest example of a perverse phenomenon.