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Congress Invokes War Powers Resolution on Iran War

Sound and fury, signifying nothing?

Dispatches from the Dumbest Timeline

Not just dumb, but dangerous too.

Empirical Evidence of our Presidentialized Politics

A significant slice of the electorate focuses only on the president.

Meanwhile, in North Korea…

…a gift for Dear Leader.

Free Speech Warriors Went Down to Riyadh

They were looking for a show to steal. They were fine with contracts that bind. And they were willing to make a deal

Charlie Kirk, Martyr

A massive memorial service showed two divergent paths forward.

Meanwhile, in North Korea

The attempt to erase J6 by many at FNC continues…

Bondi Puts Head of DEA in Charge of DC Police

A heavy-handed move.

Meanwhile, Still in North Korea

The Kennedy Center “Honors” get a Trumpian makeover.

Meanwhile, in North Korea…

A review of museums.

Meanwhile, in North Korea

A gift for Dear Leader.

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Why is This News?

A minor scandal involving randos is everywhere.

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AI is Killing the Web as We Know It

The incentives for creating quality content are diminishing by the day.

Steven Takes a Picture

This one was in Tuskegee, AL (and this isn’t a photography post).

American Wealth

The illogical of MAGA.

Taking Joy in All the Wrong Places

What’s that meme about cruelty being the point?

A Few Thoughts On Block Grants, USAid, Conservatism, and Coalition Building

This could be a issue for common ground… if both sides are prepared to give a little

Could Someone Please Get Maureen Dowd a Dictionary?

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

Help Us Identify Migration Bugs

Help us help you by helping us help you.

Jimmy Carter Proves The Simpsons Right*

* if you are an African parasite

Defense Department to Review Wounded Knee Medals

An understandable but wrongheaded action.

FreedomWorks Shuts Down

MAGA has eaten the Tea Party.

Maine Joins ‘National Popular Vote’ Compact

A longstanding project inches forward.

MAGA didn’t come from nowhere

The roots of MAGA run deep, through places like my old home.