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The Internet Isn’t Dead

It’s just resting.

Norman Lear, 1922-2023

A television icon is gone at 101.

Israel’s Evacuation Orders

An extraordinary look into warning civilians about impending attacks.

Counting the Right Votes

White Christian nationalism and the fight for control of America.

How Old Is Too Old To Trick or Treat?

We can all agree that Trump and Biden are over the line. But where is it?

Israel, Hamas, and the Laws of War

It’s . . . complicated.

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Gratuity Porn

Can generosity be wrong?

David Brooks’ $78 Airport Burger

A joke(?) gone a-rye.

US vs. Google

The Justice Department claims the search giant abused its power.

Enshittification of Streaming

How something so promising became so frustrating.

The MAGA Disconnect

They’re angry and yet having a good time.

Disinformation and Free Speech

How far should the government be able to go?

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Should We Trade Our Smartphones for Flip Phones?

As much as we complain about them, they’ve become indispensable for most of us.

What Constitutes Business Failure?

If something cannot go on forever, it will stop.

Transphobic Cruelty

When prejudice overrides simple humanity.

The Ever-Shifting Media Landscape

BuzzFeed, Disney, and others are making big cuts.

‘True Threats,’ Insanity, and the Supreme Court

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

Abbott Promises to Pardon Just-Convicted Murderer

An outrageous political stunt.

Getting Paid for Internet Content

Who should pay whom for what?

President Joe Biden speaks on the phone with EPA Administrator Michael Regan and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine about the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Warsaw Marriott Hotel. President Joe Biden speaks on the phone with EPA Administrator Michael Regan and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine about the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Warsaw Marriott Hotel.

SVC, Bank Contagion, and Government Action

The Biden administration had little choice but to act.

Gary Rossington, 1951-2023

The last original member of Lynryd Skynyrd has died.

The Experts Were Wrong on COVID

Hubris has set back the cause of science.

Russia-Ukraine War at One Year

Putin is losing but no one is winning.

Christine McVie’s Quiet Greatness

A long-form podcast recommendation.

Alec Baldwin Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter

At what point does negligence become a crime?

Biden’s Documents vs Trump’s

One of these is not like the other.

Matt Yglesias’ Return to His Roots

The one-time Juiceboxer is still annoying the mainstream media.

Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded

Michael Barone on out-migration from some Blue states.

Kyrsten Sinema’s ‘Side Hustle’

The Arizona Senator runs an online thrift store in her spare time.

Raymond Pritchett, 1975-2022

Galrahn is gone much too soon.

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Oath Keeper Founder Guilty of ‘Seditious Conspiracy’

A watershed moment in the prosecutions of the Capitol Rioters.

Craziness, Disconnectedness, and a Toxic Political Climate Equals Violence

The attack at the Pelosi house should surprise no one.

A Spotify for News

Publishers and consumers want very different business models.

Loretta Lynn, 1932-2022

A country music icon is gone at 90.

Tales from the Campaign Trail

Candidate quality can matter.

Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotaged; EU Blames Russia

The CIA warned of his months ago but the Biden administration is being cautious.

Airman 1st Class Thadyn DuPont, an aerospace medical technician with the 137th Special Operations Medical Group, prepares to administer a coronavirus vaccine for an Oklahoma National Guard soldier at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Norman, Okla., on Jan. 15, 2021. (Andrew LaMoreaux/U.S. Air National Guard photo) Airman 1st Class Thadyn DuPont, an aerospace medical technician with the 137th Special Operations Medical Group, prepares to administer a coronavirus vaccine for an Oklahoma National Guard soldier at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Norman, Okla., on Jan. 15, 2021. (Andrew LaMoreaux/U.S. Air National Guard photo)

Military ‘Rushed’ Denials of Religious Exemption from COVID Vaccines

The Pentagon’s Inspector General is “concerned” over the pace of rejections.

Trump Tipping Point?

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

Is Biden Hiring 87,000 New IRS Agents? Not Exactly.

A new meme started by Republican leaders is mostly false.

Tony Dow, 1945-2022

The man most famous for his turn on “Leave it to Beaver” has passed from liver cancer aged 77.

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Hard to Say I’m Sorry

Columnists write bad columns apologizing for bad columns.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Medal of Valor ceremony, Monday, May 16, 2022, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Medal of Valor ceremony, Monday, May 16, 2022, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

The News is Bad for Biden

The nature of American political reporting distorts our perception of reality.

Democracy Dies in Dumbness

Paywalls are not our problem.

Military Recruiting Woes

The US armed forces are looking for a few more good men and women.

January 6 Committee Closing in On Trump

New evidence gets us a wee bit closer to a smoking gun.

SCOTUS Upholds High School Coach’s 50-Yard-Line Prayers

The Supreme Court has reversed decades of precedent on church-state separation.

Oz Shifts Strategy for the General

Pay no attention to the endorsement behind the candidate.

Taking Notes on a Criminal Conspiracy

The Proud Boys, Trump family, and Alex Jones all filmed documentaries of their actions leading up to January 6.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on Earth Day prior to signing an executive order strengthening the nation’s forests, resilience to extreme weather events, and local economies, Friday, April 22, 2022, at Seward Park in Seattle. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden delivers remarks on Earth Day prior to signing an executive order strengthening the nation’s forests, resilience to extreme weather events, and local economies, Friday, April 22, 2022, at Seward Park in Seattle. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

The Messaging is Medium

The Democrats have lots of problems. Salesmanship is pretty far down the list.