Losing Survivor Benefits Upon Remarriage

A reasonable if perverse policy.

Iran War at 5 Weeks

So much winning.

Inside an ICE Detention Camp

A report on a concentration of detainees.

Record Number of Congressmen Not Running for Re-Election

An ominous sign for the majority party.

War Powers Catch-22

They have a right to do anything we can’t stop them from doing.

Long-Term Consequences

Gone, gone, the damage done.

Bongino to Resign

Spouting opinions is far easier work that governing based on facts.

The Preponderance of the Trumpness

Thinking about how what is known about Trump and Epstein.

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Ace Frehley, 1951-2025

The original KISS lead guitarist is gone at 74.

If You Don’t Want to be Likened to Nazis…

Don’t talk like one.

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Evil in Austin: Reflections on the Yogurt Shop Murders

The evil of others rarely brings out our best.

Iran Votes to Close Strait of Hormuz

What? Retaliation from Iran?

Why Might Iran Want a Nuke?

Is dropping it on Israel the most likely reason?

Ten Observations About College Students

These sweet, anxious, thoughtful, and genuinely loveable students know in their bones that their future is deeply uncertain and shaped by adults who appear to have no idea what they’re doing.

I Have No Sense, And I Must Rule

A day of AI, tariffs, and world historic stupidity.

Trump’s Disdain for the Military

With a guest appearance by Hitler.

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“Leopards Eating People’s Faces Party” VP Candidate Publicly Eats Supporter’s Face

J. D. Vance seems to have a cruel sense of humor and issues with women. Weird!

Harris Gets 200 GOP Endorsements, Trump Gets Tulsi Gabbard

We live in interesting times.

Mental Health Therapy and Insurance

Our fee-for-service system is broken.

Could Someone Please Get Maureen Dowd a Dictionary?

Or maybe a gift certificate to some online poli sci courses?

Jerry West, 1938-2024

The legendary basketball player and executive is gone at 86.

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Afghanistan Blame Game

Congressional Republicans are reminding voters of a dark hour in the Biden presidency.

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Bowling Aloner

If we’re even bowling at all.

US Warned Iran Ahead of ISIL Attack

The enemy of my enemy is still my enemy.