41.8%

Florida has a lot of cases.

DeSantis: No Mask Mandates in Florida

His executive order blocks schools from having masking rules.

Vaccine Mandates are Popular and (Often) Legal

Despite a rising groundswell of support, the obvious solution to our crisis has not been implemented.

Duterte Says Unvaccinated ‘Can Die Anytime’

The Philippine president is taking a novel approach to the problem.

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, delivers remarks on the COVID-19 National Month of Action on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, delivers remarks on the COVID-19 National Month of Action on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden’s Vaccination Speech

The President hit all the right notes.

Delta Essentially a New Coronavirus

Behind the CDC’s messaging debacle.

Ron Popeil, 1935-2021

The longtime TV pitchman is gone.

A Photo for Friday

“A Big Yawn”

Quick Hits

The tabs must be cleared.

Who Decides American History?

Legislatures and school boards politicize what our kids are taught.

Simone Biles and the Ugly Side of Sport

It turns out that the GOAT is a human being.

Punishing the Virtuous to Protect the Jerks

It’s time for our political leaders to grow a spine.

Dusty Hill, 1949-2021

ZZ Top’s longtime bass player is gone.

The Radicalization of Ross Douthat

An interesting podcast conversation.

Trouble for Newsom?

A new poll show a very close race.

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, delivers remarks on the COVID-19 National Month of Action on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, delivers remarks on the COVID-19 National Month of Action on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden to Announce Vaccine Requirement for Feds

The country’s largest employer is soon going to be less tolerant of the unvaccinated.

Capitol Riots Day 1 Analysis

An emotional day set the tone for the investigation.

Capitol Riots Hearings Start Today with Political Theater

Emotional testimony from police will kick off the event.

A Little Monday Tab Clearing

Several stories, not enough time for full write-ups.

One Child, One Vote

J.D. Vance’s cynical suggestion.

Afghan War: Twenty Years For Nothing

Our last-ditch airstrikes only postpone the inevitable.

France Increases Vaccinations

And so general discussion of vaccine passports and requirements in the US.

Kinzinger to Serve on 1/6 Committee

Another GOP member is added to the investigation.

Democratic Erosion in Brazil

Part of a disturbing trend.

College Conference Chaos

Texas and Oklahoma have reopened Pandora’s Box.

Biden’s Plunging Job Approval!

Democrats and Independents are losing their enthusiasm. But some perspective is needed.

Cleveland Indians Now Cleveland Guardians

It goes into effect next season.

Talk to Trump Voters!

We’re hurting the feelings of those trying to destroy the country.

A Photo for Friday

“Good Morning”

The January 6 Commission will be All-Democratic

A chance for a real investigation? Ruined legitimacy?

Quick Hits

Gotta clear those tabs.

Is Ben Shapiro NPR in Reverse?

Oh, FFS.

Wednesday’s Forum

Trump Company Made $2.5 Billion During Presidency

But compared to what?

Nicholas Kristof Is Exploring a Run for Oregon Governor

The two-time Pulitzer winner is considering a career change.

Quick Hits

Tab clearing time.

Doug Update

What we know thus far.