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Transwomen Banned from Chess Competition

A decision that makes no obvious sense.

Why Trump Will Most Likely Be Convicted If Any Trial Moves Forward

tl;dr: Trump is a nightmare client & nightmare clients don’t do well in criminal courts

Whither Centrism?

What to call non-crazies who aren’t Democrats?

Which Arm Should You Get Your Vaccine In?

It may actually matter.

The Future of Streaming TV

The current business model is collapsing. It’s about time.

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Raining On Parades

With the help of Popehat, I call out issues with the Fulton County case &, in doing so, piss everyone off

The Georgia Case is Different

It’s the only one that puts all the piece together.

Trump Indicted in Georgia

This makes four.

Monday’s Forum

Argentine Presidential Elections Start Today

The first of a potential three rounds.

President Donald J. Trump participates in a FOX News Channel virtual town hall entitled America Together: Returning to Work, with co-moderators Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum live from the Lincoln Memorial Sunday, May 3, 2020, in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) President Donald J. Trump participates in a FOX News Channel virtual town hall entitled America Together: Returning to Work, with co-moderators Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum live from the Lincoln Memorial Sunday, May 3, 2020, in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

Why America’s News Networks Are So Bad

It’s Nixon’s fault?

Next Up: Georgia

The next Trump indictment looks like it is coming this week.

Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a meeting on Native American Voting Rights Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in the Vice President’s Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a meeting on Native American Voting Rights Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in the Vice President’s Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House.

Kamala Harris Taking Leading Role in 2024 Campaign

A counterintuitive move.

Trump vs. Bankman-Fried

A seeming case of unequal justice.

A Photo for Friday

“Swirls”

Flagship University Arms Race

The oldest state institutions of higher education are spending money to make money.

Friday’s Forum

Robbie Robertson, 1943-2023

The leader of The Band is gone at 80.

Washington and Lee Cancels Lee’s Horse—But Not Lee

A case in misplaced priorities.

Thursday’s Forum

American Physicians Make a Lot of Money!

They average more than any other occupation and considerably more than their European counterparts.

Righting Past Wrongs

Thousands of LGBTQ veterans are seeking to have their discharges upgraded.

Republicans Repudiated in Ohio

Another example of the power of the abortion issue.

Biden Energy Subsidies More Popular Than Projected

The projections were way off—in a good way.

The Injustice of Place

A new book looks at the confluence of geography and disadvantage.

The Town Without Elections Redux

Updating the political saga of Newbern, Alabama.

That’s Quite a Defense

Only the best attorneys.

Mafia Don

Playing to type.

Dan Patrick’s Response to the Texas A&M Faculty Suspension Controversy

His column in the Houston Chronicle fails to impress.

Televising Trump’s Trial

His lawyers and Democratic lawmakers are urging an exception.

Florida Backs Down, Allows AP Psychology

Sanity has prevailed.

Photos for July

Federal Court Declares Portion of Mississippi’s Constitution Unconstitutional

Permanent felon disenfranchisement is unconstitutional.

The End of the Power 5 Era

The rapidly changing face of college sports.

Trump Vows to ‘Come After’ Foes

If you thought the first term was bad, you ain’t seen nothing yet.

President Joe Biden talks on the phone with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Monday, May 9, 2022, in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden talks on the phone with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Monday, May 9, 2022, in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden Wants Federal Workers Back at the Office

A pandemic-inspired perk seems to be going away.