Ted Turner, 1938-2026

The one-time media mogul has passed at 87.

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Gas Prices Up 50% Since War Started

Making an unpopular war less popular.

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Wednesday's Forum

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59 Percent of Americans Think Trump Mentally Incompetent to Be President

His VP and cabinet were not polled.

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2028 Primary Stupidity

A dumb way to choose candidates? Or the dumbest way?

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Iran War Ceasefire Over in All But Name

Now what?

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Tuesday's Forum

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Some Thoughts on Gerrymandering Wars

A little self-promotion.

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Losing Survivor Benefits Upon Remarriage

A reasonable if perverse policy.

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AG Monday

Harlan Ellison, part 1.

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Voting Without Democracy

Only 32 of 435 House seats are competitive.

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Monday's Forum

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Gerrymandering and Disenfranchisement

Race and partisanship collide once again.

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Sunday's Forum

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Trump's Nuclear Folly

Plus: Pete visits the Hill.

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The Elephant is the traditional symbol for the Republican party. The Donkey is the traditional symbol for the Democratic party. The Elephant is the traditional symbol for the Republican party. The Donkey is the traditional symbol for the Democratic party.

Is Partisanship Merely a Proxy for Race?

Disentangling the two is challenging, if not impossible.

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Saturday's Forum

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A Photo for Friday

"Sinking"

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The Toothless War Powers Resolution

What happens at the 60 day mark of the Iran War? Nothing.

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May Day Forum

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Majority Minority Districts

Partisan gerrymandering just got a bit easier.

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President Donald Trump delivers remarks to military families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Friday, February 13, 2026. President Donald Trump delivers remarks to military families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Friday, February 13, 2026.

Scenes from the Dumbest Timeline

It would all be just absurd if it didn't matter so much.

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Thursday's Forum

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Calling Trump a Tyrant is Not a Call for—But May Lead—to Violence

Free speech is not always met with more speech.

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