Putin’s War Gets Closer to NATO

Strikes near the Polish border show the real possibility of escalation.

More on the Bioweapons Claim

The BBC checks the facts.

Why no Airstrikes on the Convoy Headed to Kyiv?

Some speculation from the BBC.

Putin Threatens Ukrainian Statehood

A remarkable display of blaming the victim (by the victimizer).

Biden’s State of the Union Speech

Most people liked it more than I did.

Ukraine Updates

Links and infographics.

West Accelerates Pressure on Russia

NATO has stepped up in a pleasantly surprising way to resist the Ukraine invasion.

Ukraine Updates

News and commentary of note.

Joe Rogan, Experienced

Out of a sense of fairness, I gave a listen.

End of the Week Tabs

Some stories of possible interest.

Beatles ‘Get Back’ Documentary

A long peek at history in the making.

A Republic, not a Constitutional Monarchy

Barbados provides an illustration of a frequently misunderstood concept.

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Biden: Democrats Have Reached a Deal

$1.75 trillion ain’t $3.5 trillion but it’s something.

COVID Schadenfreude Journalism

A new story archetype is all too common.

US Retaliates Against ISIL-K

An unsatisfying first(?) response.

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Making sense of a weird story.

Tab Clearing

Some interesting stories or columns that I’ll never get around to writing full posts on.

Britney Spears Wants to Run Her Own Life

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

The BBC-Bashir-Diana Scandal

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The Pandemic in India

The numbers are staggering and getting worse.

Philip Mountbatten, 1921-2021

Queen Elizabeth’s husband has died two months shy of his 100th birthday.

Burma Military Coup Ousts Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi and her top officials are under house arrest.

On Faux Analysis of Biden’s Win

Arguments and analyses that are, well, turkeys.

Trump’s Legal Team Imploding

We won’t have Sidney Powell to kick around any more.

Million MAGA March Sparks Violence

The inevitable happened, as extremist organizations descended on DC.

Joe Biden the 46th President of the United States

All the major outlets are finally acknowledging the obvious.

Sean Connery, 1930-2020

The iconic actor best known as the original movie James Bond is dead at 90.

Let All The Poisons That Lurk In The Mud Hatch Out

This St. Louis couple neatly summarizes what’s wrong with America.

The TV Doctors and the Problem of Cable “News”

Cable news “experts” frequently aren’t.

Boris Johnson Moved to Intensive Care

The British PM is very sick from COVID-19.

UK PM Tests Positive for Covid-19

The PM and the Health Minister have both tested positve.

US Retaliates for Iranian Retaliation

A proportional response.

Afghanistan Has Two Presidents

As if the country needed more turmoil.

Turkey at War with Syria and Europe

President Erdogan is playing a dangerous game.

Conservatives Score Historic Win In British Elections

Boris Johnson and the British Conservative Party scored a huge win in yesterday’s General Election, while Labour walked away with its biggest defeat in a generation.

British Voters Head To The Polls In Vote That Could Finally Decide Brexit’s Fate

British voters are voting today in the third election in four years. This time, the fate of Brexit is on the ballot.

The Fall Of The Berlin Wall, Thirty Years Later

Thirty years ago today, history took off in a brand new direction.

Trump’s Bizarre, Unhinged Letter to Erdogan

There’s no rational explanation for this.

Meanwhile, in the UK

Just so we all know it isn’t just the US suffering a crisis of leadership…

Boris Johnson Could Face No-Confidence Vote Next Week

Next week could be a crucial one for Boris Johnson’s future in power.

Reaction To Johnson’s Suspension Of Parliament Is Mostly Negative

The reaction to Boris Johnson’s move to suspend Parliament to force a hard Brexit is mostly negative, but there appears to be little that can be done to stop it.

Boris Johnson Headed For A Snap Election?

It looks as if Boris Johnson’s government could be looking to call for a snap election to he held in the immediate aftermath of Brexit.

Boris Johnson Is Already Facing A Political Crisis

Boris Johnson has been in office for barely a week and he’s already facing an existential political crisis.

Boris Johnson To Face Jeremy Hunt In Tory Leadership Fight

The fight to determine the leader of the Conservative Party, and the next British Prime Minister, is down to two candidates, but there’s one clear favorite.

U.S. Formally Seeks Extradition Of Julian Assange

Beginning tomorrow in a British courtroom, the United States will begin the process of having Julian Assange extradited to the United States to face espionage and other charges.

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More Hackery: This Time from Hugh Hewitt

His colum in WaPo isn’t very good.

On Eve Of State Visit, Trump Attacks Royal Family Member, Intereferes In British Politics

Hours before departing the United States for a pomp and circumstance filled State Visit to the United Kingdom, President Trump sticks his foot in his mouth.

Naomi Wolf’s New Book a Complete Misunderstanding

An author’s greatest nightmare unfolded on live radio.

Guardian Drops Neutrality in Climate Crisis Reporting

Gone are ‘climate change’ and ‘skeptic.’ In are ‘global heating’ and ‘denier.’

Notre Dame Cathedral Hit By Major Fire

A major, destructive fire hits one of the most historic churches in the world.