Unreality in Russia?

And some cable “news” thoughts.

Russia’s Short-Lived Insurrection

Well, that de-escalated quickly.

Life During Cultural Wartime

Never waste a tragedy.

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Should We Trade Our Smartphones for Flip Phones?

As much as we complain about them, they’ve become indispensable for most of us.

Tweet of the day

Shut it down for the day, because it isn’t going to get better than this one.

The Emotional Labor Of Debating In Good Faith

In a world of fixed positions, is debating in good faith really worth it?

Meanwhile, Across the Pond…

Ends up that some mature democracies believe in letting legitimate legal proceedings to, well, proceed.

Violent Rhetoric: Legal But Dangerous

Politicians and other thought leaders are playing with fire.

PGA, LIV, and World Tour Merging

If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em?

Debt Ceiling Bill Passes House

On to the Senate.

Manchin Won the Debt Ceiling Fight

Neither Republicans nor Democrats are happy. But one man is.

The Education Senator Redux

Tuberville claims he was taken “out of context.”

Is Twitter DeSantis’ Problem?

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

DeSantis Pandering to the Deplorables

Out Trumping Trump is possible because of Trump.

You Wore What to the White House?

The times, they are a-changin’.

Journalistic Ethics and Mangled Quotes

Striking the balance between cruel and misleading.

Kyrsten Sinema Mixes Pleasure and Business

Running for office or just running?

Trans-friendly Supreme Court

The nation’s highest court has gone all woke.

Tucker Carlson’s Depressing Realization

The fired propagandist has had an epiphany about bullshit.

The Ever-Shifting Media Landscape

BuzzFeed, Disney, and others are making big cuts.

Age, Illness, and American Politics

The controversies over our geriatric Congress continue.

Abbott Promises to Pardon Just-Convicted Murderer

An outrageous political stunt.

Saturday Tabs

You know the drill.

[Top Secret Clip Art] [Top Secret Clip Art]

More Classified Ukraine Documents Leaked

The problem has intensified—and spread beyond Ukraine secrets.

Ukraine War Plans Leaked

Russia is circulating doctored versions of plans for a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

’60 Minutes’ Past its Prime

A format unchanged since the Ford Administration* doesn’t suit the modern era.

Pro-Trump Rioting Prospects Dim

Calls for violence have been widespread but are unlikely to be heeded.

Police Speculation and Contagion Fears

Balancing the public’s desire to know and the potential for harm is not easy.

Digital Blackface!

Inventing outrage in an already outrageous world.

Getting Paid for Internet Content

Who should pay whom for what?

Trump Isn’t Magical

The former President gets too much credit for his ability to manipulate news coverage.

ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Putin

The Russian leader’s status as an international pariah is cemented.

Reporter Fired for Calling DeSantis Propaganda ‘Propaganda’

Truth is not an absolute defense against termination.

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Silicon Valley Bank Too Big to Fail?

Here we go again.

The Experts Were Wrong on COVID

Hubris has set back the cause of science.

Biden Not Vetoing Popular Bill!

Some Democrats are angry!

Dilbert Canceled

Newspapers across the country are dropping the popular strip over a racist rant.

Fox Hosts Knew Election Claims Were B.S.

They went all-in on the Big Lie and we now have the receipts that they knew what they were doing.

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Easy to Subscribe, Hard to Cancel

An illegal practice that won’t go away.

Chinese Balloon Mania

Tales of threat assessment and media reactions.

Tom Brady Retiring Again

The Greatest of All Time is hanging up his cleats a year too late.

Nikki Haley Running for President

Someone has stepped up to challenge former President Trump.

The Paul Pelosi Video

Why was it released to the public?

Tabby Thursday

A little debt ceiling, a little higher ed, and other misc delights.

Ending College Degree Requirements

Too many jobs needlessly specify a bachelor’s.

David Crosby, 1941-2023

The folk rock legend is gone at 81.

Cool Free Event: Disclosing Government Content Moderation Requests

A free panel on how transparent social media platforms should be about government requests

Yearly Reminder: Dr. King Had A Lot More To Say Than That One Sentence

My (apparently) annual reflections on “The content of their character” day