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 Administration Urges Businesses to Comply with Vaccine Mandates Despite Judicial Stay

Resolving the legal issues will take time we don’t have.

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Election Results Validate Everyone’s Priors

Too woke! Not woke enough!

Democrats Have Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Running against Trump didn’t work this year.

Police, Money, and Perverse Incentives

Officers are under enormous pressure–including from the Federal government–to write tickets.

SCOTUS Denies Emergency Injunction Against Maine Vaccine Mandate

There will be no religious exemptions. For now, at least.

Battle for the Suburbs

There is a lot of anger out there.

Kyle Rittenhouse Judge Allows Those He Killed to be Called ‘Rioters’ Not ‘Victims’

Pretrial rulings strengthen his self-defense claims.

Congressional Insider Trading Still Widespread

At least 40 Members violated the law on reporting stock transactions.

Back to SCOTUS Reform and “Legitimacy”

Doing nothing is still a choice, and the legitimacy crisis is here, like it or not.

Stu Scheller’s Sideshow

The convicted criminal has taken his shenanigans to court.

Andrew McCabe’s Pension Restored

DOJ has settled a civil suit with the former official.

Man Killed in Dispute Over Football Game

Disappointment turns to tragedy.

Let’s Go Brandon

An amusing incident highlights how far we’ve fallen.

Law & Order Being Revived

Eleven years after it was canceled, the police procedural is being brought back for a 21st season.

Milley and Woodward Revisited

A follow-up to yesterday’s analysis.

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)

Biden Orders Feds, Firms to Vaccinate

The President has lost his patience with the unvaccinated.

More on Standing

Some Notes on the Ruling and the Dissents in the Texas Abortion case

A few observations on Whole Woman’s Health, et al., Applicants v. Austin Reeve Jackson, Judge, et al.

On Civil Enforcement and Bounties

Regardless of one’s views on abortion, the enforcement provision in the new Texas law should be concerning.

Shaman Formerly Known as QAnon Pleads Guilty

Jacob Chansley has agreed to spend 41 to 51 months in prison for his role in the 6 January riots.

Is Texas Undemocratic?

The Lone Star State has enacted some peculiar new laws.

Sirhan Sirhan Recommended for Parole

The 16th time may be the charm for Robert Kennedy’s killer.

Proud Boys, Antifa Clash in Portland While Police Stand Idly By

The weirdest goddamn story you’re likely to read today.

Timeline Ripped Out of Arkansas Yearbook

When “the news” isn’t just “the news.”

Is California Recall Unconstitutional?

A novel but flawed legal argument.

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.

Duterte Says Unvaccinated ‘Can Die Anytime’

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

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.

Is Ben Shapiro NPR in Reverse?

Oh, FFS.

F- Biden Signs and Free Speech

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

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

Put the frustration where it belongs.

Conservatives and Children’s Rights

COVID vaccine hesitancy is just the tip of the iceberg.

Biden Fires ‘Independent’ Social Security Administrator

President Trump’s destruction of longstanding norms continues under his successor.

Culture Wars the Liberals’ Fault?

Some people claim there’s a woman to blame.

Garland’s Moratorium on Federal Executions

A thorough review of the fairness of the process will be conducted.

SCOTUS Strikes Down Disclosure Law

Another 6-3 decision along ideological lines.

SCOTUS Upholds Arizona Voting Rules

A completely unsurprising 6-3 decision.

Trump Organization and its CFO Indicted

A big shoe has dropped.

Bill Cosby’s Conviction Overturned

The serial sex offender will be released from prison.

The Rarity of Supreme Court Retirements

There have only been eleven since 1981.

Kavanaugh’s Bizarre Rationale

Things that make you go Hmmm.

Britney Spears Wants to Run Her Own Life

The pop star is “traumatized” by restrictions placed by her conservator-father.

First Capitol Rioter Sentenced Gets No Jail Time

The second won’t be so fortunate.

SCOTUS Says Cheerleader’s Snapchat F-Bomb Protected by 1st Amendment

Another narrowly-crafted but overwhelming opinion from the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court Ends ‘Amateur’ Collegiate Sports

Most NCAA restrictions violate anti-trust law.

Sinema’s Filibuster Defense

It’s no better than Joe Manchin’s.