Where The Gays Are

A breakdown of new survey data.

Israel Forms Unity Government to Avenge Hamas Atrocities

Amid warnings of war crimes, no mercy is forthcoming.

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States, the Feds, and Revenue Transfers

All states but one receive more in federal money than they pay out in taxes.

Supreme Court Guts Clean Water Act

A 5-4 ruling overturns a unanimous decision from 1985.

Comity in the Senate

Every once in a blue moon, a glimpse of humanity can be seen.

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California Revisiting Travel Ban

A symbolic gesture is now highly impractical, if not harmful.

Are eBooks Books and eLibraries Libraries?

A pending lawsuit seeks to settle those questions.

Biden Too Old! Trump Pretty Old Too!

Another poll showing the same thing as the other polls.

Zealots and Pluralists

A moderate Republican almost diagnoses the problem.

Higher Ed and the Pandemic

Enrollments are down.

On Labels and Caucuses

Regarding the newly independent Senator Sinema.

What Now for Stacey Abrams’ Model?

Her emphasis on turnout has helped other Democrats but she’s a two-time loser.

Minority Rule Isn’t a Myth

The will of the majority can prevail even in a skewed system.

Trump’s Run Exasperates GOP Elite, Thrills Dems

Some of the early reactions to the inevitable announcement tell the tale.

Democracy and ZIP Codes

The rules for voting in America vary widely.

Republican-led States Testing Abortion Limits

Oklahoma’s near-total ban is part of a larger trend.

Dumping Russian Vodka is Stupid

It might feel good but it has zero impact on Putin.

On Moderate Legislative Power and Other Political Dreams

A bloc of moderates is not coming to a Senate near you.

January 6th Yeah But-ism

Yes the riots were a disgrace but the Democrats . . . .

SCOTUS Denies Emergency Injunction Against Maine Vaccine Mandate

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

Peter Scolari, 1955-2021

The veteran character actor has died of cancer at 66.

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).

The Collegiate Gender Gap

Women are increasingly dominating American higher education.

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Ranked Choice Voting for Everyone?

It’s not perfect but it beats our usual approach to picking winners and losers.

DC Statehood and Power Politics

More voice, more votes, more representation.

Some Thoughts on Representation

How well do single-seat districts lead to representation? (And of what?)

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Liberals Upset Biden Foreign Policy is Biden’s

Those expecting Bernie Sanders’ agenda are sorely disappointed.

$15 Minimum Wage Dead for Now

The Senate parliamentarian has ruled against ramming it through in the COVID relief bill.

Democrats Kick Off Virtual Convention

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

Obama the Elder Statesman

The 58-year-old may have a post-presidency unmatched in history.

Sanders Endorses Biden

A much-needed call for unity.

Sanders Starting to Accept Reality?

Some internal cracks in terms of continuing?

Bernie Sanders Won’t Drop Out

Even amidst a national crisis, he refuses to do the right thing.

Biden All But Wraps it Up

He’s a long way from 1991 delegates but no one can beat him.

No, Biden Shouldn’t Name His Cabinet Now

There’s very little upside.

Bernie Sanders’ Soviet Sister City

There’s nothing to see here, folks.

Bloomberg Drops Out, Endorses Biden

The wagons have been circled.

Super Tuesday Creates Joementum

A bad night for Bloomberg and Warren has radically reshaped the race.

Warren Persistent Despite Losing Again

She’s continuing to swing at the candidates beating her at the polls.

South Carolina Debate Was Terrible

CBS did a lousy job.

Should We Blame Bernie for His Trolls?

There’s a disturbing pattern of misogyny from his supporters.

Nevada Caucuses Go as Expected

Media overreacts to the Sanders victory all the polls predicted.

Russia Backing Sanders Again

In 2016, they were backing an extreme long-shot. Now, he’s the frontrunner.

Post-New Hampshire Polling

We now have five candidates in double-digits.

Young Pete Buttigieg’s Ode to Bernie Sanders

An amusing discovery.

Iowa Finally Releases Maybe-Final Results

The precise distribution of 41 measly delegates is now known. Unless there’s a recount.

Front-Loaded Primary Schedule

The primary season has just started. It is almost over.

Sanders Benefitting from Low Expectations

The Vermont Senator is a better politician than most give him credit for.

Explaining the Sanders-Warren Flap

Two progressives enter. One progressive leaves.