Republicans Take Over Virginia

Elections have consequences: Old Dominion Edition

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Pence Likens Election Reform to Capitol Riots

It doesn’t add up.

Why isn’t Biden Magical?

Some pundits have high standards.

What exactly is ballot harvesting? And what happened in Georgia?

While there is an investigation, it doesn’t appear ballots were sold for “$10 a piece”

Civil Servants Aren’t in the Administration

An irresponsible Trump-era practice continues.

Stupid 2024 Fantasies II

Hillary Clinton edition.

Stupid 2024 Fantasies

The silly season has commenced a mite early.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, addresses his remarks at a roundtable on donating plasma Thursday, July 30, 2020, at the American Red Cross-National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour) Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, addresses his remarks at a roundtable on donating plasma Thursday, July 30, 2020, at the American Red Cross-National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)

Fauci Calls Senator a Moron

The octogenarian epidemiologist is tired of the foolishness.

Violence Inequality

The safety gap between affluent, white and poor, minority communities has grown over the last three decades.

The Reality of Voter Fraud Yet Again

Fraudsters caught!

Sidney Poitier, 1927-2022

A pioneering Black actor is gone at 94.

When Concern Trolling, Always Check For Unintended Uncomfortable Parallelisms

It’s always a good idea to reread a text before referencing it, especially if you’re a history Ph.D. like Newt Gingrich

January 6th Yeah But-ism

Yes the riots were a disgrace but the Democrats . . . .

Nick Kristof Ineligible to Run for Oregon Governor

Apparently, New York and Oregon are not the same place.

Biden’s January 6 Anniversary Speech

A necessary but likely irrelevant gesture.

Still no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election

After more than a year and countless investigations into election fraud, the big lie continues to be a big lie

Sean Hannity’s TXT Messages To Mark Meadows [Updated]

How the host’s off-camera views contradict what he was telling his audience

Podcast Recommendation

SLT guests on Peaceful Political Revolution in America to talk American democracy.

A Reminder of the Gutless and Feckless

A number of GOP politicians criticized Trump over 1/6 and some resigned.

Are Americans Over January 6?

A new poll offers mixed results.

2022 is a Midterm Year

In case anyone was wondering (and the GOP’s prospects are good).

Mayberry and White America

When life doesn’t imitate art.

The Big Lie is Working

A majority of Americans are less than sure that Biden won the 2020 election.

Harry Reid, 1939-2021

The longtime Senate leader is gone at 82.

Pandemic, Trauma, and Identity

There’s something happening here. But what it is ain’t exactly clear.

Abbott and the Border Wall

The governor of Texas vows to finish what Trump started.

Could Trump Face Criminal Charges for January 6 Actions?

The head of the House investigatory committee seems to think so.

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to the National Congress of American Indians Annual Conference, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to the National Congress of American Indians Annual Conference, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

Kamala Harris is Frustrated

Apparently, getting her elected President is not a high enough priority in the Biden White House.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on ending the war in Afghanistan, Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in front of the Cross Hall of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden delivers remarks on ending the war in Afghanistan, Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in front of the Cross Hall of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden: Yes, I’ll Run Again

With an obvious but important caveat.

Chief Medical Advisor to the President Dr. Anthony Fauci participates in a briefing Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Chandler West) Chief Medical Advisor to the President Dr. Anthony Fauci participates in a briefing Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Chandler West)

The Fauci Who Stole Christmas

You’re a monster, Dr. Grinch, Your heart’s an empty hole.

House Democrats Retiring in Droves

Twenty-three and counting will not run in 2022.

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The Breyer Patch

The 83-year-old Justice is playing a dangerous game.

Manchin Shoots BBB Dead, Dead, Dead

The West Virginia Senator has taken the football from Charlie Brown and gone home.

Washington State Senator Dies of Covid-19

Opponent of vaccine mandates succumbs to Covid-19.

The Non-ending Joe Manchin Saga

Is the stalwart of Senate bipartisanship interested in governing?

Biden’s 2024 Deadline

The clock is ticking.

Warren’s Argument for Court Packing

It’s not compelling.

January 6 vs BLM Riots

Shockingly, they’re not remotely equivalent.

A Quote to Ponder

A somber thought about this present moment.

Revisiting Stacey Abrams’ Nonconcession

Assessing her actions in 2018 in light of 2020 and onward.

The Divide Within Our Parties is Almost as Wide as that Between Them

Pew’s new typology shows the diversity of both US political parties.

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Doctoring Ain’t All it’s Cracked Up to Be

The rat race of becoming a physician and maintaining one’s license is more intense than popularly understood.

Chris Wallace Leaving Fox News

He is heading to CNN+

Back to Court Expansion

Two members of the presidential commission reach the conclusion that expansion is needed.

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Vigilante Politics

We’re likely to see more instances like the Capitol Riot and the Kyle Rittenhouse shootings.

Speaking of the Poor State of American Democracy

Look no further than the Georgia GOP primary for governor.

Unilateral Disarmament on Gerrymandering

Democrats and Republicans are playing by different rules.