Fiery Politics

Letting wild claims drive the policy discourse.

It’s Warmer Out There

The data are clear (and the predictions were correct).

Scenes of Devastation

A hellscape of fire and destruction.

Tabs for Thursday

The War Against Porn

Pornhub has banned itself in nineteen states to the delight of legislators.

Terror Attacks in New Orleans, Las Vegas

It’s not known if they’re related.

Tabby Tueday

Mass Deportations and Local Authorities

The dark side of federalism.

The Cognitive Dissonance of It All

A GOP member of Congress on deportations.

What ‘Mass Deportation’ Might Look Like

Turning a campaign slogan into policy.

This isn’t “Pro-Life”

The consequences of the post-Roe world.

Thinking About the Border

Plus some thoughts on mass deportation.

Defining and Discussing Fascism (Part I)

And yes, Trump fits the definitions all too well.

The Immigration Backlash

Democrats and Republicans alike are less supportive than they were four years ago.

Kris Kristofferson, 1936-2024

The legendary singer, songwriter, and actor is gone at 88.

So, Is This What “Conservative” Academics Looks Like?

The New College of Florida invites a white supremacist to campus.

Republican Electoral College Advantage May Be Shrinking

The skews may offset.

Vehicle-to-Everything Technology

A regional pilot program could be expanding.

Post-Affirmative Action College Campuses

More data shows a more complicated picture.

Getting Americans to Buy Smaller Cars

Going electric may require reversing a decades-long trend.

Media Double Standards

The soft bigotry of low expectations.

Hump Day Tabs

Fertility Politics

Too many! Too few!

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[Updated] Reviewing 5 Claims About Tim Walz Military Record

I don’t think its stolen valor, but Walz has played it loose when referring to his service

William Calley, 1943-2024

One of the most notorious war criminals in American history is dead at 80.

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News Travels Faster

Five minutes is an eternity in the current information environment.

Forced Relocation of Migrants

Cruelty with compound interest.

Polls Continue Trumpward Shift

The slide continues.

Biden Fails to Assuage Performance Fears

The big interview did little to ease doubts that he’s up to another four years.

Supreme Court Upholds Red Flag Law

A reasonable ruling clarifying a poorly-written prior opinion.

Veeps Don’t Win Presidencies

Part the millionth.

Democrats Preparing for Trump Win

Progressive activists are preparing to “democracy-proof” the country.

Republicans Shockingly Back Republican Nominee

Never underestimate the hypocrisy of politicians.

What The YSL Trial Chaos Says About Our Criminal Legal Systems

What out of control prosecutors and judges actually look like and why more people should be treated like former President Trump

Biden Orders Shutdown of Asylum Process

A desperate measure for a desperate problem.

Abbott Pardons Man Who Killed BLM Protestor

A gross miscarriage of justice.

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Is Political Polling Still Useful?

Compared to any available alternative, yes.

Another Example of the Role of Primaries

A potential GOP self-own in south Texas.

Trump’s Increasingly Fascistic Speeches

A disturbing dissection in the NYT Magazine.

Colleges and Anti-Israel Protests

Administrations are struggling to handle the biggest wave of student protests in generations.

In Honor of Confederate Heritage Month in Mississippi

If only we knew why Mississippi chose to join the Confederacy…

The Toll of Abortion Politics

Simplistic solutions to complex problems lead to human suffering.

Maine Joins ‘National Popular Vote’ Compact

A longstanding project inches forward.

SCOTUS Rejects Appeal of BLM Leader Sued For Attack by Protestor

A longstanding precedent may be in jeopardy.

Trump and the Politics of Abortion

The GOP caught the car and now doesn’t know what to do.

Thursday Tabs

Some of these have been piling up for a while.

Supreme Court to Hear Abortion Pill Case Tomorrow

The ruling could be more impactful than Dobbs. Or render Dobbs less impactful.