Single-Family Zoning and Housing Diversity

They’re all made out of ticky tacky. And they all look just the same

Authorities Urge Masking Against ‘Tripledemic’

Will anyone listen this time?

Sunday’s Forum

Whelan, Griner, and the State of Our Politics

Knowing what FNC is likely saying without watching FNC.

Rehnquist and the ‘Independent State Legislature’ Theory

The late Chief Justice was right; his successors are wrong.

Saturday’s Forum

Forecasting 2024 Way Too Early

There are at most eight toss-up states for the 2024 Presidential election.

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South Koreans Getting New Birthdays

A move away from a centuries old Asian practice.

The Weird New York Times Walkout

Did you even notice?

Kyrsten Sinema Leaving Democratic Party

Because of course she is.

A Photo for Friday

“Down the Line”

Britney Griner Freed in Prisoner Swap

Breaking News

US Intelligence Fomenting Overseas Protests?

A 34-year CIA officer’s thoughts.

Peru’s President Arrested After Attempting Coup

A novel concept. Will it catch on?

Thursday’s Forum

German Coup Plot Averted

Twenty five alleged plotters have been arrested

Trump Company Guilty of Tax Fraud

The years-long NYC investigation finally bears some fruit.

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Congress Overturns Military Vaccine Mandate

A truly bizarre vote.

Warnock Wins and Walker Concedes

Democrats increase their Senate margin.

GOP Still Failing Trump “Termination” Test

Contrary to a Politico headline, the GOP response to Trump’s anti-constitution talk continues to underwhelm.

Congress ‘Concerned’ About Military Retirees’ Foreign Employment

Shockingly, the Defense Department doesn’t keep up with former employees.

Ukraine Striking Into Russia

A welcome development in a long and bloody war.

Tuesday’s Forum

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A Meme For Monday

The launch of a new feature… featuring Drake!

GOP Continues to Fail the Test

The response to extreme rhetoric from Trump is producing the some old responses.

Trump’s Rhetoric and the GOP’s Test

Spoiler alert: the GOP has already failed this test multiple times.

The Deterioration and Death of Old Media

Headline News Network is shuttering after four decades.

Sunday’s Forum

More Alaskan Politics

And thoughts on party systems more generally.

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Biden and Congress Stop Rail Strike

Washington has imposed a contract that workers rejected.

Democrats Radically Overhaul Presidential Primaries

The idiocy of Iowa and New Hampshire having outsized influence on who is elected President may be ending.

Saturday’s Forum

Tabs for Friday

Because I really do need to close some of these tabs.

Minority Rule Isn’t a Myth

The will of the majority can prevail even in a skewed system.

A Photo for Friday

“Becoming Night”

Raymond Pritchett, 1975-2022

Galrahn is gone much too soon.

Everybody Needs Some Elbow Room!

A memory of pop culture and its linkage to broader myths about America.