The 14th Amendment, Section 3

Trump betrayed his oath. That should disqualify him from office. That’s the whole point of section 3 of the 14th.

Boebert’s District Switch

Lines on the map for the win.

On Handcounts

Ignorance, it turns out, isn’t bliss.

[Voter Fraud Graphic] [Voter Fraud Graphic]

Voter Fraud Again Proves to be Rare

Even when it is focused on.

Thoughts on the US Presidential Primary System

The system isn’t very good.

The Last of the Young Guns

We won’t have Kevin to kick around any more.

This is Fascistic

Another sad data point about current politics.

FPTP v. PR

A T-Day Illustration.

On the Median Voter

A David Brooks column inspires some thoughts.

What’s ‘Political Dysfunction’?

I know it when I see it.

A Few Thoughts on the Election and Poll Interpretation

And, not surprisingly, about parties.

Counting the Right Votes

White Christian nationalism and the fight for control of America.

Anti-Gay Extremism in Nigeria

Where religious zealotry can lead. (So, yes, a digression into American politics).

On Parties

Because I think it is really important.

An Observation about American Democracy

The ongoing Republican debacle and what it says about representative democracy in the US.

Powell Pleads Guilty in GA

She took a plea deal.

Our Candidate Selection Process Needs Reform

The latest reminder.

Politics as Sport

The game is the game.

SCOTUS Rejects Alabama Legislature’s Districting Plan

Yet again, the Court has told the state that it has to draw lines that accommodate its Black citizens.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Suddenly a Republican

Another illustration of the weakness of the American party system.

Romney’s Indictment of His Party

Calling out a large chunk of the GOP.

A Different Democracy, Indeed

A trip through comparative democratic reform.

(Last) Sunday’s Discussion Question Revisited

Wherein I finally reveal my answer (spoiler: it is hardly surprising). And, also, wherein despite the goal of brevity, I fail at that goal.

Argentine Presidential Elections Start Today

The first of a potential three rounds.

Next Up: Georgia

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

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

His column in the Houston Chronicle fails to impress.

Federal Court Declares Portion of Mississippi’s Constitution Unconstitutional

Permanent felon disenfranchisement is unconstitutional.

On Hand-Counting of Ballots

It’s a really bad method

Is Trump Protected Because Of “Political Speech”?

Why “the First Amendment protects Trump” defense doesn’t make sense

National Review Attacks the Indictment

And they make an argument for lawlessness.

Trump Indicted in 1/6 Investigation

Breaking news.

America’s Forgotten Empire

Our Pacific territories are giving more than they’re getting.

Alabama Remains Defiant

Legislature poised to approve new districts that appear to violate a federal court order.

Some Electoral College Thoughts

It really is rife with problems.

Fear of a Third Party

The Electoral College is holding a nation of millions back.

Yet Another Example of the Weakness of US Parties

The parties do not control their labels.

Independent State Legislature Theory Loses in SCOTUS

Good news with a cautionary note.

Proposed New Congressional Map for Alabama

The process that could chance Alabama’s congressional delegation begins.

“Politicizing” Sports

A reminder that all choices are political to one degree or the other.

Some Photos for Juneteenth

Remembering the past; living the future.

More on Alabama Districts

Diving into the structure of Alabama’s districts and highlighting deep problems.

On Primary Candidacies

Thinking about what is predictive as well as the usefulness of historical case studies.

Looking to Poland

Protests against the governing party signal tensions in advance of fall elections.

A Stew of Stupidity

Eight state have withdrawn from a system to prevent illegal voting because of ignorance and agitation.

A Depressing Headline

A sign of the times.

Age Limits? (not Term Limits)

It is something we need to think about.

When Does Politics Stop Being Politics?

When we do it, it’s negotiation. When they do it, it’s hostage taking—and terrorism.

Podcast Recommendation

Matthew Shugart on the Downballot.

The Importance of Institutional Design (Part Lots)

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles sparks a thought.