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.

A Photo for Friday

“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.

41.8%

Florida has a lot of cases.

DeSantis: No Mask Mandates in Florida

His executive order blocks schools from having masking rules.

Vaccine Mandates are Popular and (Often) Legal

Despite a rising groundswell of support, the obvious solution to our crisis has not been implemented.

Duterte Says Unvaccinated ‘Can Die Anytime’

The Philippine president is taking a novel approach to the problem.

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, delivers remarks on the COVID-19 National Month of Action on Wednesday, June 2, 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 Vice President Kamala Harris, delivers remarks on the COVID-19 National Month of Action on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden’s Vaccination Speech

The President hit all the right notes.

Delta Essentially a New Coronavirus

Behind the CDC’s messaging debacle.

Ron Popeil, 1935-2021

The longtime TV pitchman is gone.

A Photo for Friday

“A Big Yawn”

Quick Hits

The tabs must be cleared.

Who Decides American History?

Legislatures and school boards politicize what our kids are taught.

Simone Biles and the Ugly Side of Sport

It turns out that the GOAT is a human being.

Punishing the Virtuous to Protect the Jerks

It’s time for our political leaders to grow a spine.

Dusty Hill, 1949-2021

ZZ Top’s longtime bass player is gone.

The Radicalization of Ross Douthat

An interesting podcast conversation.

Trouble for Newsom?

A new poll show a very close race.

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, delivers remarks on the COVID-19 National Month of Action on Wednesday, June 2, 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 Vice President Kamala Harris, delivers remarks on the COVID-19 National Month of Action on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden to Announce Vaccine Requirement for Feds

The country’s largest employer is soon going to be less tolerant of the unvaccinated.

Capitol Riots Day 1 Analysis

An emotional day set the tone for the investigation.

Capitol Riots Hearings Start Today with Political Theater

Emotional testimony from police will kick off the event.

A Little Monday Tab Clearing

Several stories, not enough time for full write-ups.

One Child, One Vote

J.D. Vance’s cynical suggestion.

Afghan War: Twenty Years For Nothing

Our last-ditch airstrikes only postpone the inevitable.

France Increases Vaccinations

And so general discussion of vaccine passports and requirements in the US.

Kinzinger to Serve on 1/6 Committee

Another GOP member is added to the investigation.

Democratic Erosion in Brazil

Part of a disturbing trend.

College Conference Chaos

Texas and Oklahoma have reopened Pandora’s Box.