Saturday’s Forum

Crisis of Confidence

Why have Americans lost trust in their institutions?

Kyrsten Sinema’s ‘Side Hustle’

The Arizona Senator runs an online thrift store in her spare time.

Elon “Free Speech Absolutist” Musk

I don’t think that means what he thinks it means.

A Photo for Friday

“Cow Car Comes at Night”

Trump a Laughing Stock

Is this how the cult ends?

Friday’s Forum

The Grift is the Thing

Trump NFTs: just in time for Xmas.

Speaking of 2024

Trump currently has a comfortable lead.

Americans Want Compromise

Some numbers from an NPR/PBS Marist
poll.

Policies in Conflict

The Biden Administration wants clean energy but only for some.

Voters Don’t Want Biden or Trump to Run in 2024

Americans want some new choices.

Thursday’s Forum

America’s Unique Medical Debt Problem

We charge patients way more than other counties.

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Oregon Governor Commutes All Death Row Sentences

Kate Brown has left a parting gift for the state’s worst criminals.

Biden Wants Credit for Economy Worse Than the One He Inherited

Prices are coming down but they’re way higher than they were.

Wednesday’s Forum

Convoluted Polling

Plus misleading reporting.

Mike Leach, 1961-2022

A one-of-a-kind coach is gone far too soon.

Tuesday’s Forum

Fusion Clean Energy ‘Breakthrough’ Made

The Energy Department is expected to make a big announcement tomorrow.

Monday’s Forum

On Labels and Caucuses

Regarding the newly independent Senator Sinema.

What Now for Stacey Abrams’ Model?

Her emphasis on turnout has helped other Democrats but she’s a two-time loser.

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!