Southernification of Rural America

Rural-urban is now a bigger divide than North-South.

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The Bizarre Economics of Media

Not everyone is losing money.

Afghanistan War’s Chaotic Ending

After 20 years, the conflict closes much as it began.

North Korea Restarts Yongbyon Reactor

Because Afghanistan and Hurricane Ida weren’t enough for the Biden administration to deal with.

Ed Asner, 1929-2021

The actor best known for his role as Lou Grant has died at 91.

Joe, You Are A Stubborn Old Man

I guess you proved your point about great powers picking and choosing their battlefields.

COVID Schadenfreude Journalism

A new story archetype is all too common.

The CA Recall

The system is not defensible.

Covid Quick Links

Stories from the ongoing pandemic.

Sirhan Sirhan Recommended for Parole

The 16th time may be the charm for Robert Kennedy’s killer.

The Kabul Attack Death Toll

What we know of the American servicemembers killed.

US Retaliates Against ISIL-K

An unsatisfying first(?) response.

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“Innerspace”

Terrorist Strike Hits Afghan Evacuation

Thirteen Marines and dozens of Afghan civilians are dead in a much-anticipated attack.

DeSantis’ Gall, Obfuscation, and Dishonesty

As the pandemic’s effects continue to worsen in Florida, DeSantis continues to play the worst kind of politics.

Moulton and Meijer Make Unauthorized Afghanistan Trip

Grandstanding in the midst of chaos is a bad look.

Wednesday Forum

Proud Boys, Antifa Clash in Portland While Police Stand Idly By

The weirdest goddamn story you’re likely to read today.

President Joe Biden, joined by Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky and Merck CEO Ken Frazier, delivers remarks on COVID-19 vaccine production Wednesday, March 10, 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 Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky and Merck CEO Ken Frazier, delivers remarks on COVID-19 vaccine production Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden Urges Others to Impose Vaccine Mandates

The President is looking for any leverage he can to get refuseniks vaccinated.

US Racing to Meet Withdrawal Deadline

The evacuation could soon become a terrorist target.

Some Additional Readings on Hungary (Tab Clearing)

For anyone who might be interested.

Covid Quick Hits

News of the ongoing pandemic.

Ivermectin and Irresponsible Infotainment

Sound decisions require sound reporting.

Trump and Pompeo Set Afghanistan Fiasco in Motion

They’ve got a lot of gall blaming Biden for this mess.

Tom T. Hall, 1936-2021

The legendary country music singer-songwriter known as “The Storyteller” is gone at 85.

Timeline Ripped Out of Arkansas Yearbook

When “the news” isn’t just “the news.”

Porn Site OnlyFans Bans Porn

Making sense of a weird story.

Mike Richards Out as Jeopardy Host

Well, this escalated quickly.

The Afghan Evacuation Horror Show Continues

We’re not getting Afghans—or even American citizens trapped there—out fast enough.

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“Felix”

Covid-Related Links

Some suggested stories.

Could Boosters Make the Pandemic Worse?

US health agencies are clashing with the World Health Organization on the question.

Joseph Galloway, 1941-2021

A legendary journalist is gone.

Biden Feared Political Backlash Over Bringing Afghans to America

A humanitarian crisis made worse by shameful delays.

Twitter and the Military Professional

The risks are real but the rewards are spectacular.

Is California Recall Unconstitutional?

A novel but flawed legal argument.