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.

Biden’s Plunging Job Approval!

Democrats and Independents are losing their enthusiasm. But some perspective is needed.

Cleveland Indians Now Cleveland Guardians

It goes into effect next season.

Talk to Trump Voters!

We’re hurting the feelings of those trying to destroy the country.

A Photo for Friday

“Good Morning”

The January 6 Commission will be All-Democratic

A chance for a real investigation? Ruined legitimacy?

Quick Hits

Gotta clear those tabs.

Is Ben Shapiro NPR in Reverse?

Oh, FFS.

Wednesday’s Forum

Trump Company Made $2.5 Billion During Presidency

But compared to what?

Nicholas Kristof Is Exploring a Run for Oregon Governor

The two-time Pulitzer winner is considering a career change.

Quick Hits

Tab clearing time.

Doug Update

What we know thus far.

Elite Behavior Matters

The College Republican National Committee Chairman elections shows the lessons taught by the national party.

The Master’s Degree Scam

Most aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on.

Yet Again, Vanishingly Little Evidence of Voter Fraud

What’s smaller than minuscule?

The Reality Show Party?

Another R/D cleavage?

F- Biden Signs and Free Speech

I know obscenity when I see it and this ain’t it.

The New Red Scare

Fear of Chinese spies led to a bizarre and illegal operation within the Commerce Department.

The Problem isn’t Breyer, it is one of Constitutional Design

Put the frustration where it belongs.

Money and Intra-Party Competition

More in a series of ongoing observations about the GOP primaries.

Conservatives and Children’s Rights

COVID vaccine hesitancy is just the tip of the iceberg.

The Stupid, Evil Party

It’s not getting any better, folks.

Gypsy Moths No More

Lymantria dispar just doesn’t have the same ring to it.

Billionaires in Space

Magical? Impressive? Or just too much money?

Everyone Wants 5G; Nobody Wants Towers

NIMBY is still alive and well in the age of the Internet of Things.

Most Unvaccinated Americans are Poor

Almost everyone in households making over $75,000 are protected from COVID.

Doug Mataconis, 1968-2021

The longtime OTB front-pager has passed far too soon.

Hunter Biden’s Art

A new career and a pending art sale.

More Intra-Party Manuevers

This time: the Alaska GOP.

Heir’s Property and FEMA Relief

Another example of structural racism.