Trump v. Pence

An example of the contrast (Narcissist-in-chief IV).

Kenny Rogers, Country Legend, Dead at 81

He was the king of crossover hits long before Garth Brooks.

Coronavirus Bailout Both Reparations and Stimulus

This is no ordinary recession.

Saturday’s Forum

Enjoy!

Means-Tested Stimulus

While the impulse is understandable, it defeats the purpose.

California in Lockdown

Our most populous state has become the first with a blanket “stay home” order to stave off Covid-19.

State Department: Do Not Travel

US citizens are urged to stay home. Those abroad are urged to return now or risk not being able to later.

Republican Senators Commit Insider Trading after Coronavirus Brief

Richard Burr, Jim Inhofe, David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler should go to jail.

Friday’s Forum

Socialize responsibly.

Photos for February

Neither politics nor Covid-19.

The Self-Serving Presidency: Trump and Covid-19

In his own words

(Alternative title: Narcissist-in-Chief III)

US Regulations Slowed Coronavirus Testing

Why South Korea is so far ahead of us in fighting COVID-19.

The Inequality of Coronavirus

Social distancing is a lot easier when you’re affluent.

Thursday’s Forum

For the chitting and chatting.

Virus Hits Congress

Two members of the House have tested positive.

Podcast Recommendation

“The Daily” on Covid-19 and Italy.

Biden Sweeps Florida, Illinois, and Arizona

It’s time to end this thing.

Wednesday’s Forum

You don’t have to isolate in the open forum!

Movie Theater Chains Closing Over Coronavirus

A sign of the times.

There’s No Generational War Brewing Over Coronavirus

Young people acting selfishly is a fact of life.

NSC Pandemic Office Wasn’t Shuttered, Just Consolidated

Dueling Washington Post op-eds are sowing confusion.

Tuesday Open Forum

What’s on your mind?

President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, takes questions from the press at a coronavirus update briefing Saturday, March 14, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, takes questions from the press at a coronavirus update briefing Saturday, March 14, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

Federal Government Far Behind States and Localities in Social Distancing

Most federal workers are still packing themselves into offices.

Monday’s Open Forum

What will the new week bring?

Liberty U. Sticking with Face-to-Face Instruction

It is hard not to see this as a politically driven move.

Trump Packs Airports with Potentially Sick People

You can’t make this stuff up.

Not Taking Social Distancing Seriously Enough

Too many people still don’t understand the idea behind ‘flattening the curve.’ That includes our President.

Sunday’s Forum

A prologue to the new week.

The Narcissist in Chief, II

This could be a very long series.

Mankiw on the Pandemic

Listen to this guy.

Coordination Matters

Whocouldanode?

It’s a Saturday Forum

Talk amongst yourselves.

World’s Billionaires Have Lost $1.5 Trillion

Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos alone have lost $15 billion in net worth since January.

No, We Didn’t Give Wall Street $1.5 Trillion

People who should know better are making ridiculous claims.

Fairfax County Schools Do Right Thing for Wrong Reason After Doing Wrong Thing

Schools were going to be open today. They’re closing after parent pressure.

Chelsea Manning Released from Jail

The grand jury was disbanded, so there was no need to continue the coercion tactic.

US Retaliates for Iranian Retaliation

A proportional response.

Friday Forum

Everybody’s chatting for the weekend.

White Evangelicals and the Trump Paradox

Why the ‘moral majority’ is willing to tolerate so much immorality from their leader.

Biden Shakes Up Campaign Staff

An encouraging sign.

More on the Trump Speech

From Rod Dreher

Trump Speaks on Coronavirus…

…and confusion (and a further market tumble) ensues.

Tom Hanks Infected with COVID-19

Is this our Rock Hudson moment?

Iranian Attack Kills Americans

If a global pandemic and economic crisis weren’t enough excitement . . . .

Worse Than 9/11 and the Great Recession Combined

The greatest crisis the nation has faced in my lifetime.

Thursday Forum

The end of the world as we know it?

Sanders Not Quitting Just Yet

The race is over but Bernie’s still running.

I Was Right All Along, Except When I Was Wrong

Looking back at my predictions about the 2020 Democratic race.