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The Poor Upper Middle Class

The economic downturn is hitting groups in different ways.

Silly Governor Tricks

With all of California’s problems solved, Gavin Newsome is doing stunts.

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[Updated] Picturing The Gap Between Fantasy And Reality

Police and the Punisher Skull

Can Pregnant Woman Drive in HOV Lane?

An absurd extension of the fight over abortion.

The Weak Case Against the January 6 Committee

Republicans killed their parents and demanding mercy for being orphaned.

Racial Equity and America’s Roads

A new initiative aims to right decades-old wrongs.

Abortion Laws State by State

Abortion is now illegal or heavily restricted in at least 11 states.

Dueling Takes on the End of Roe

So, what now?

Minority Rule in a Winner-Take-All System

How long can the unsustainable be sustained?

Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Bill

The most expansive firearms legislation in decades is likely to become law.

Herschel Walker and the Perils of Celebrity Candidates

More ugly revelations about the football hero turned politician.

Takeaways From the Takeaways

It’s not all about Trump.

Americans Having More Abortions

A decades-long decline has ended.

On Perceptions and Crime

Some thoughts.

Speaking of Bad Political Analysis

A recurring genre about presidents.

The Anglicization of Spanish Place Names

You-VAL-dee? You-VAHL-day? Oo-VAHL-deh?

SCOTUS Blocks Texas Social Media Law (for Now)

A slim majority upheld an injunction, kicking the can down the road.

What Are Police For If They Won’t Risk Their Lives to Save Children?

Despite their military trappings and propaganda, they’re seldom heroes.

Two Republican Parties?

Some GOP governors are taking a stance against Trump.

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The Graph Of The Day

It doesn’t appear the Uvalde TX police were underfunded

America’s Gun Problem is Here to Stay

The obstacles to fixing the problem are many.

Fort Liberty and Other New Monikers for Confederate-Named Bases

Some great suggestions, same lame ones, and some missed opportunities.

Mass Shootings, Ideology, and Mental Illness

We know a lot less about the motives of spree killers than the public discourse suggests.

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January 6 Committee Subpoenas Republican Leaders

An unprecedented manuever in response to unprecedented obstruction.

Protesting at Officials’ Homes

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

On American Parties

More on primaries with a foray into Madison and the general politics of power-seekers and incentives.

No, Congress Won’t Create an Abortion Right

At least not right away. But it’s quite possible by 2040.

Tucker Carlson White Supremacist Messaging

The face of Fox News is not the bow-tied buffoon from his “Crossfire” days.

New York’s Gerrymandering Disarmament

When doing the right thing is the wrong thing.

Georgia Subpoenas Conservative Group Over Ballot Harvesting Allegations

Why would a group that claims it has evidence of ballot harvesting refuse to turn it over?

Republican Efforts to Steal Election Were Widespread

Did we not already know this?

COVID Risk Calculations

There are too many variables to make generalized calculations.

Abbott’s Border Stunt

Political theater on the southern border.

Chip Roy’s Texts

More willingness to subvert the election.

A Toxic Mix of Overcharging And Punitive Bail

An extraordinary example shines light on coercive factors that incentivize plea deals

Trump Judge Acquits January 6 Non-Rioter

Two hundred-odd people have pled or been found guilty. One has been acquitted.

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Life Ain’t Fair, College Edition

The SAT is a poor measure of college aptitude but it’s better than most others.

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The Senate is Passing Legislation!

Do you believe in miracles?

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Did Mark Meadows Break Electoral Laws?

It would appear to be the case.

Prelim Data on Texas’ New Voting Rules

As predicted, rejections of ballots is up.

Elections with Foregone Conclusions

Greatest democracy in the world, right?

People Moving for Politics?

It seems that some Americans are relocating to be with people who share their social and cultural views.

A Note on Primary Elections

Data from Texas underscore a frequent point about primaries.

Dan Patrick’s Attack on Tenure in Texas

His attacks are, in fact, the best case for tenure.

Not Baffling at All (Headline Reaction)

Trump’s pardon offer is just another way to propagate the big lies about the election and 1/6.

Butterfly Center Closed Over Fears of Conspiracy Nuts

A ginned up controversy regarding a border nature reserve has escalated.

The Abuse of Power in a Small Town Police Force

Not Mayberry. Not even close.

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In honor of MLK, some dubious tweets & a lesser-known speech

Once again, today marks a day where folks who would never have supported Dr. King decide they should praise him

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Pence Likens Election Reform to Capitol Riots

It doesn’t add up.