Defending the Constitution Against All Enemies, Foreign and Domestic

What should conservatives who can’t support the party of Trump do?

Cheney Way Behind

See is paying the price for her defense of democracy.

January 6 Committee Public Hearings: Day 1

The laying out of the case begins.

January 6 Committee Divided on Which Non-Starter Recommendations to Make

They’re taking their eye off the ball.

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January 6 Committee Subpoenas Republican Leaders

An unprecedented manuever in response to unprecedented obstruction.

Supreme Court Overturning Roe (Probably)

POLITICO has obtained what purports to be the 1st draft of the opinion.

Judge: Trump Committed Crimes

His conversations with lawyers about stealing the election are not protected by privilege.

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Did Mark Meadows Break Electoral Laws?

It would appear to be the case.

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Nick Kristof Ineligible to Run for Oregon Governor

Apparently, New York and Oregon are not the same place.

The Latest Example of the Nonhierarchical Nature of US Parties

A minor story that illustrates a far bigger problem in our politics.

Where Do the Republicans Go From Here?

This man is the face of the post-Trump party.

SCOTUS Denies Emergency Injunction Against Maine Vaccine Mandate

There will be no religious exemptions. For now, at least.

Women Likely to be Included in Draft

A long-overdue change appears to be happening.

Oh, Look, Vaccinations Rates Matter

The evidence is pretty clear: vaccinations are key, not weather (but that won’t stop people from trying to say otherwise).

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$4 Trillion for Dignity?

The Democrats are apparently selling their omnibus spending package the wrong way.

COVID Overwhelming ICU Beds

It’s happening again. This time, it was easily preventable.

The Size of the US House of Representatives

It hasn’t changed in over 100 years (but the population sure has).

Vaccine Mandates are Popular and (Often) Legal

Despite a rising groundswell of support, the obvious solution to our crisis has not been implemented.

Kinzinger to Serve on 1/6 Committee

Another GOP member is added to the investigation.

Money and Intra-Party Competition

More in a series of ongoing observations about the GOP primaries.

McCarthy’s Continued 1/6 Investigation Obstruction

Short-term politics and long-term harm.

The Ivies=NK?

Or, you know, not.

The Big Lie Has Become a Litmus Test

Republicans who admit Joe Biden won the election fair and square are being driven from the party.

DC Statehood and Power Politics

More voice, more votes, more representation.