The (American) Politics of Israel-Palestine

Pick a side. No nuance allowed.

Is This Time Different?

America survived a civil war and the turmoil of the 1960s. Can we rebound again?

America’s “Family Secret” or Just Plain Denial?

Slavery is an inextricable part of our past, whether we want to talk about it or not.

The Two-Income Trap

It’s just as possible to live on one income as it was in 1970. But not really.

Is Twitter DeSantis’ Problem?

A columnist argues his failed launch was emblematic of a larger problem.

Fox News Settles Suit, Will Carry on As Before

A $787.5 million flesh wound.

Biden Too Old! Trump Pretty Old Too!

Another poll showing the same thing as the other polls.

George Santos’ Questionable Campaign Accounting

Could it be that he was untruthful?

Buttigieg Responsible for Flight Delays?

Should Secretary Pete have done more?

The Weird New York Times Walkout

Did you even notice?

Congress ‘Concerned’ About Military Retirees’ Foreign Employment

Shockingly, the Defense Department doesn’t keep up with former employees.

Obama’s Top Economist Opposes Biden Debt Relief Plan

An unlikely source argues that it’s too big and poorly targeted.

Dems in Midterms: You’re Saying There’s a Chance?

A 2020 blowout has long been presumed. But maybe it won’t happen.

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Coming IRS Crackdown?

The Schumer-Manchin compromise includes a massive increase in the tax collection budget.

Build Back Better Than Nothing

Joe Manchin has come around on a pared back BBB, surprising just about everyone.

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The Coming Democratic Majority Isn’t Guaranteed

Ruy Teixeira finds that Hispanics aren’t yet woke.

White House Rudderless, Aimless, and Hopeless?

Some Democrats are less than pleased.

Democrats in Disarray, Abortion Edition

Here we go again . . . .

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The Messaging is Medium

The Democrats have lots of problems. Salesmanship is pretty far down the list.

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Biden Wants Billionaire Tax (Rounding Up from Tenth of a Billion)

The President is taking a page out of Elizabeth Warren’s playbook.

America’s Four Parties

Neither the Democrats nor the Republicans truly represent most Americans. Fixing that is exceedingly unlikely.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the passing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the passing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Second Guessing Biden’s First Year

Did the President exceed his mandate? Does it matter?

Omicron Now 73% of US COVID Cases [Or Not?]

That didn’t take long.

Warren’s Argument for Court Packing

It’s not compelling.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks before signing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Monday, November 15, 2021, on the South Lawn of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith) President Joe Biden delivers remarks before signing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Monday, November 15, 2021, on the South Lawn of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith)

Biden Preparing for 2024 Run

Will America re-elect an 82-year-old to the White House?

There is No ‘Manchin Dilemma’

He beats the alternative.

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The Law School Bubble Has Burst

Mediocre legal education doesn’t pay.

The Radicalization of Ross Douthat

An interesting podcast conversation.

One Child, One Vote

J.D. Vance’s cynical suggestion.

Andrew Yang, Mayor of New York City?

Would a woman with his credentials be taken seriously?

POW/MIA Flag Back Atop White House

Stoking a bizarre fantasy that will not die.

Manchin Supports Tax Hike for Infrastructure

While progressives in the party are often frustrated with the West Virginia Senator, he is demonstrating yet again that he’s no Republican.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris participate in a virtual bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris participate in a virtual bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Liberals Upset Biden Foreign Policy is Biden’s

Those expecting Bernie Sanders’ agenda are sorely disappointed.

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Why We Can’t Have Nice Things

Deal-making in Washington is next to impossible.

Are Moderate Democrats the New Republicans?

Reacting to the asymmetrical polarization of the electorate.

Manchin Opposes Tanden for OMB

The Senate’s last conservative Democrat is taking President Biden’s call for unity seriously.

How Much Student Loan Relief?

Now, we’re just haggling over price.

Culture Clash at the New York Times

America’s Newspaper of Record needs to figure out what it wants to be.

Return of the Technocrats? Or Sinking in the Swamp?

Policy wonks are seeing a refreshing return to the normal order. Some believe that’s a bad thing.

The Revolving Door and the Appearance of Impropriety

Biden nominees Janet Yellen, Tony Blinken, and Avril Haines are under scrutiny for their financial disclosures.

Janet Yellen Biden’s Treasury Secretary Pick

Another unassailable if boring cabinet choice.

Joe Biden’s Cabinet

The transition is on pace despite President Trump’s best efforts.

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The Election Proved I Was Right All Along

The Pundit’s Fallacy meets opportunism.

Competing Visions For a Biden Presidency

Will he be a uniter or a divider?

Democrats Kick Off Virtual Convention

The official campaign to oust Donald Trump is off to a good start.

Sexism and Kamala Harris

Joe Biden’s running mate will be highly scrutinized. What’s fair game?

A Post-Trump Republican Party

What would a reborn GOP look like and who would vote for it?

Biden’s Veepstakes

A column is getting negative attention for all the wrong reasons

Harris’ VP Chances Redux

She would hardly be the first running mate who criticized the nominee in a debate.

The Filibuster is Going Away

The writing is on the wall for simple-majority voting in the Senate.