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.

Donald Trump Removed From Maine Ballot

Another state has declared him an insurrectionist.

Boebert’s District Switch

Lines on the map for the win.

Where The Gays Are

A breakdown of new survey data.

Trump the Supreme Loser

He appointed a third of the Justices but has the worst record before them in modern history.

Why Trump Will Almost Certainly Stay On The Colorado Primary Ballot

A few predictions that are going to disappoint just about everyone.

Colorado Supremes Ban Trump for Insurrection

A historic ruling likely to be overturned.

Liberal Professors Fleeing Florida

The DeSantis crackdown on academic freedom is having its desired effect.

Dozens Quitting Congress

Take this job and shove it. I ain’t workin’ here no more.

Another Judge Rejects 14th Amendment Solution

It’s going to be up to the American people to keep Trump out of the White House.

When Does A University Stop Being a University?

West Virginia University may be the canary in the coal mine.

The End of the Power 5 Era

The rapidly changing face of college sports.

Compelled Speech and Public Accommodation

The Supreme Court sided with an anti-gay website designer.

MTG vs Boebert

Breaking a cardinal rule.

Reclaiming Playtime

Another call for letting kids be kids.

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States, the Feds, and Revenue Transfers

All states but one receive more in federal money than they pay out in taxes.

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Is Traditionalism Inherently Racist?

There’s a fine line between upholding cultural norms and structural racism.

Student Defies Judge at Graduation

Because screw the other students.

High School Graduation and Individual Expression

Either it’s a public forum or it’s not.

Scalia Law School is Conservative!

The New York Times looks into ties between a DC area law school and the Supreme Court.

‘True Threats,’ Insanity, and the Supreme Court

Is a threat in the eye of the receiver or the issuer?

Education Department Issues Regulations on Transgender Sports Competition

A sensible compromise on a controversial issue.

Biden Reversing Trump on Space Command HQ

It’s taken more than two years to undo a silly, petty decision.

A “No Labels” Candidate?

A hypothetical spoiler for 2024? (Stress on “hypothetical”).

Patricia Schroeder, 1940-2023

The trailblazing Congresswoman is gone at 82.

The Obligatory Daylight Saving Time Post

The fight over changing the clock twice a year continues.

The Experts Were Wrong on COVID

Hubris has set back the cause of science.

Gay Wedding Cake Baker Back in Court

Here we go again.

Tabby Thursday

A little debt ceiling, a little higher ed, and other misc delights.

NYC Mayor Goes to El Paso to Rail Against Illegal Immigration

Eric Adams is begging for the Federal Government for relief.

Spineless Coward Elected Speaker

After 15 votes and innumerable concessions, Kevin McCarthy is nominally in charge of the House of Representatives.

Buttigieg Responsible for Flight Delays?

Should Secretary Pete have done more?

Forecasting 2024 Way Too Early

There are at most eight toss-up states for the 2024 Presidential election.

The Colorado Club Shooter [UPDATED]

New details are emerging about possible motivations.

Moving Away From Off-Off Year Elections

Localities are consolidating local elections to coincide with national ones. Some don’t like that.

Red and Blue States Aren’t Permanent

The margins for 2024 are likely to be slim. But that hides a larger story.

Boebert Wins

It was a squeaker, but this one is a win for the MAGAs.

Trump Hemmorhaging Donors and Backers

The ship is abandoning the sinking rat.

Trump 2022’s Biggest Loser

The 2020 loser has doubled down on losing.

Democrats Outperform Expectations

The Needle is Broken

Crystal Ball Final 2022 Ratings

Describe the sound made when a sheep explodes.

Democracy and ZIP Codes

The rules for voting in America vary widely.

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Democratic Local News Network

Fifty-plus “local” news outlets are a front for David Brock and company.

Supreme Court Poised to Upend Everything

The term that kicks off today could undermine our entire system of government.

Air Force Academy Didn’t Ban ‘Mom’ and ‘Dad’

The reactionary press is once again misrepresenting diversity training.

The Emerging Democratic Majority at 20

How well has the famous thesis fared?

American Civil War II is Unlikely but Not Impossible

A repeat of 1860 can’t happen. But something even worse could.

New and Improved COVID Vaccines

Pfizer and Moderna will soon roll out protection against newer strains.

Trump Tipping Point?

As more details emerge about the documents he stole, defenders are falling away.