A U.S. Marine opens the door as President Joe Biden prepares to disembark Marine One, Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Antrim County Airport in Bellaire, Michigan. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) A U.S. Marine opens the door as President Joe Biden prepares to disembark Marine One, Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Antrim County Airport in Bellaire, Michigan. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden Blamed for Afghan Fiasco

The collapse is not his doing. But he’s accountable for the poor planning.

The Size of the US House of Representatives

It hasn’t changed in over 100 years (but the population sure has).

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Working Two Jobs From Home

Some remote employees are working hard. Some are hardly working.

President Ghani Flees as Taliban Reach Kabul

The mirage of semi-order faded quickly.

Sunday’s Forum

Today in Awful Covid Headlines

Part of the ongoing, slow-motion tragedy.

Who Lost Afghanistan?

The postmortems are well underway.

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America Getting Less White

The long demographic trend continues.

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“Reaching for the Sky”

“Why do Liberals Hate Orban?” is not the Right Question

The right questions are: 1) why do some some on the right like him, and 2) should this concern us all?

Taliban Quickly Retaking Afghanistan

The collapse is coming even faster than feared.

Evidence of Voter Fraud in Georgia?

Could it be?

Douthat Misses the Point on Hungary

Hungary is part of a broader global trend, but the real issue isn’t Hungary, it is the Americans who praise Hungary.

It’s all Fine in Texas

Two stories tell, well, a story about Texas and the pandemic.

Book Corner: The Three-Body Problem

A review and an invitation to discuss.

China’s Olympic Machine

A massive investment falls just short. This time.

UN Issues Dire Climate Report

It’s not too late but it’s too late.

Higher Vaccination Rates=Lower Hospitalization Rates

Unsurprising news is unsurprising.

Scapegoating Immigrants

Whataboutism about a visit to Whataburger (and other tales of obfuscation).

Red Lights on the Dashboard

Some recent news items that add to concern about American democracy.

7-Day Average: Over 100K Cases

Yet another wave.

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)

Vaccine Incentivization: Sticks Better Than Carrots

Making it difficult for refuseniks works better than prizes.

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“Different Layers”

Mike Richards Next Jeopardy Host?

A guy I’ve never heard of is apparently replacing the legendary Alex Trebek.

Major Kimberly Bender, Director Air Force Public Affairs , Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, receives the first of two COVID 19 vaccine shots, Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 29 Jan 2021. Major Kimberly Bender, Director Air Force Public Affairs , Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, receives the first of two COVID 19 vaccine shots, Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 29 Jan 2021.

Mandatory Military Vaccinations Expected

It appears to be only a matter of time before the SECDEF orders active-duty troops to get the shots.

President Joe Biden signs two executive orders on healthcare Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in the Oval Office of the White House. President Joe Biden signs two executive orders on healthcare Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in the Oval Office of the White House.

Biden Illegally Extends Eviction Moratorium

The President is in open defiance of the Supreme Court.

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The Law School Bubble Has Burst

Mediocre legal education doesn’t pay.

Wednesday’s Forum

Alabama, Disney, and the Quest to Be a National University

The cost of raising a university’s profile.

Record Hospitalizations in Florida

It’s not just cases.

The Unvaccinated as Toddlers

Another approach to persuasion.

COVID Breakthrough Data

Compared to what?

Who Pays for COVID Tests?

As workplaces require proof of health status, a new debate has started.