Democrats Supporting Non-Democrats to Block Republicans
A desperate but plausible gambit made necessary by a flawed system.
Playing By Their Own Rules Puts Democrats at a Disadvantage
It’s hard to win a street fight under Marquess of Queensberry rules.
The Petty Ruling in Virginia
The state’s Supreme Court’s ruling was basically over a dubious technicality.
Calling Trump a Tyrant is Not a Call for—But May Lead—to Violence
Free speech is not always met with more speech.
Speaker Johnson’s Lack of Institutional Ambition
Johnson is acting more as an agent of the president than of the Congress.
The Role of Primaries on Display in Texas
Just more evidence of how our institutions help shape our parties.
On Whiteness: Protecting Culture or Maintaining Supremacy?
The appointment of white supremacist to a State Department slot creates some thoughts.
More Late Night Politics
Plus CBS and the Trump administration keep forgetting about the Streisand Effect.
Empirical Evidence of our Presidentialized Politics
A significant slice of the electorate focuses only on the president.
The Irresponsible Government Model
The Epstein fallout highlights differences in the US and UK systems.
In Front of Our Noses: Judicial Nominees and Their Public Obeisance
Loyalty tests on display by those seeking lifetime appointments to the bench.
Take off the Masks
There is no reason for ICE operatives to wear masks save they don’t want to be held accountable.
Another One For the “Why Do They Call Us Nazis?” File
A student group at the University of Illinois adds to the list.
