Colin Powell, 1937-2021

The trailblazing soldier-statesman has died at 84.

Today in Asked and Answered (Voting Rights Edition)

The Biden administration is not doing enough.

Back to SCOTUS Reform and “Legitimacy”

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

The Power of Mythology

It does not create better deliberation.

Saving American Democracy

The Politician’s Syllogism rears its ugly head.

Canada and Single-Seat Plurality Elections

Canada has more parties than the US, but still suffers representation problems due to FPTP elections.

Senators Graham and Lee Owe us an Explanation

Really, they owed (and still owe) us better behavior.

The Psychology of Internet Fame

Our brains are wired to seek approval but may not be equipped to handle our modern existence.

BREAKING: Biden Wins AZ

Is there a sarcasm font?

Thoughts on Partisan Cues and Filters

Thoughts on how we think.

A Nuclear Iran is Inevitable

The Islamic Republic is very close to being able to fuel a single weapon.

OTB 2003 Revisited

A blast from the past.

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.

Keeping the Voter Fraud Flames Burning

This time in the CA recall.

More on Standing

Is Texas Undemocratic?

The Lone Star State has enacted some peculiar new laws.

The CA Recall

The system is not defensible.

Some Additional Readings on Hungary (Tab Clearing)

For anyone who might be interested.

Is California Recall Unconstitutional?

A novel but flawed legal argument.

The Size of the US House of Representatives

It hasn’t changed in over 100 years (but the population sure has).

“Why do Liberals Hate Orban?” is not the Right Question

The right questions are: 1) why do some some on the right like him, and 2) should this concern us all?

Evidence of Voter Fraud in Georgia?

Could it be?

Douthat Misses the Point on Hungary

Hungary is part of a broader global trend, but the real issue isn’t Hungary, it is the Americans who praise Hungary.

Red Lights on the Dashboard

Some recent news items that add to concern about American democracy.

Who Decides American History?

Legislatures and school boards politicize what our kids are taught.

The Radicalization of Ross Douthat

An interesting podcast conversation.

One Child, One Vote

J.D. Vance’s cynical suggestion.

Kinzinger to Serve on 1/6 Committee

Another GOP member is added to the investigation.

Democratic Erosion in Brazil

Part of a disturbing trend.

The January 6 Commission will be All-Democratic

A chance for a real investigation? Ruined legitimacy?

Is Ben Shapiro NPR in Reverse?

Oh, FFS.

Elite Behavior Matters

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

Yet Again, Vanishingly Little Evidence of Voter Fraud

What’s smaller than minuscule?

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.

An Example of Illegal Voting

An arrest underscores what the problem isn’t.

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Ranked Choice Voting for Everyone?

It’s not perfect but it beats our usual approach to picking winners and losers.

Could America’s Next Election be Stolen?

Some Democratic election observers think so.

SCOTUS Upholds Arizona Voting Rules

A completely unsurprising 6-3 decision.

New York’s Sloppy Vote Counting

The combination of incompetence and a new system have the mayoral race in turmoil.

Democrats Increasingly Frustrated with Congress

It turns out a 51-50 Senate majority isn’t enough.

Sinema’s Filibuster Defense

It’s no better than Joe Manchin’s.

Book Review: Kill Switch

Discussing the filibuster.

The Ivies=NK?

Or, you know, not.

Some CRT Theory/Politics of Race Thoughts

You know, some light weekend thoughts.

What Does the Fed Have Against the Founding Fathers?

Well, nothing of course.

Chris Wallace Grills Joe Manchin

The piling on continues.

Senator Joe Manchin Is A Stupid Ape

We’re all apes. And some are willfully stupid about their public duties.

Manchin Opposes Democracy

Or, at least, he’s willing to kill democracy in order to save it.