Vaccine Mandates are Popular and (Often) Legal

Despite a rising groundswell of support, the obvious solution to our crisis has not been implemented.

Masking, Science, and Public Health

Guidance from WHO, CDC, and local governments differs widely and for good reason.

Eric Carle, 1929-2021

The author of beloved children’s books is gone at 91.

Hamilton on Super-Majorities

Looking to Federalist 22.

Following the Science Isn’t Our Nature

The reaction to the pandemic has long since been about much more than the pandemic.

Joe Manchin’s Weird Filibuster Defense

It doesn’t work like the movies, Senator.

Florida Governor Bans Vaccine Passports

He probably lacks the legal authority. And business interests in is state will fight hard against him.

Arguments Over Definitions

The lack of common understandings and shared assumptions makes political conversations challenging.

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Why We Can’t Have Nice Things

Deal-making in Washington is next to impossible.

Marvelous Marvin Hagler, 1954-2021

An all-time boxing legend is gone.

Manchin Opposes Tanden for OMB

The Senate’s last conservative Democrat is taking President Biden’s call for unity seriously.

George Shultz, 1920-2021

The longtime public servant has died, aged 100.

Freedom, Security, and Insurrection

The aftermath of the January 6 Capitol riots runs into the First Amendment,

Boxer’s Electoral Rebellion

A look back at the last time there was a challenge to a slate of electors.

No Congressmen in Biden Cabinet?

Competing priorities.

Two Parties, Not Two Countries

We’ve just had an election, not psychoanalysis.

A Weird Re-election Pitch

Usually candidates don’t talk about how bad things are across the country while appealing to be re-elected.

Supreme Court Reform Bill

An interesting but unlikely-to-pass bill is about to be introduced.

The Senate’s Rural Skew

Injecting data into the conversation.

Democrats Kick Off Virtual Convention

The official campaign to oust Donald Trump is off to a good start.

Biden’s Veepstakes

A column is getting negative attention for all the wrong reasons

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Trump’s Free Fall Over?

The President has hit rock bottom.

The Truth Is Paywalled But The Lies Are Free

It’s much easier to fund bad information than good.

The Continued Politicization of Masks

If you are wondering why masks are political, look no further than 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Trump Threatens Troops to ‘Dominate’ and ‘Put Down’ Movement

The President of the United States is on the precipice of fascism.

Some States Reopening Too Soon

We’re putting people in an impossible position.

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When Unemployment Pays More Than Your Job

Unintended consequences of a necessary policy.

I Was Right All Along, Except When I Was Wrong

Looking back at my predictions about the 2020 Democratic race.

No, Biden Shouldn’t Name His Cabinet Now

There’s very little upside.

Biden’s Veep and Cabinet Choices

The former VP is focused on beating Bernie Sanders but his team is looking ahead.

Joementum Kills Brokered Convention Dream

Nate Silver now gives Biden an 87% chance of winning the nomination outright.

Elizabeth Warren Ends Campaign

The inevitable has happened.

Getting Over What Happened to Elizabeth Warren

Women didn’t vote for her either. But that doesn’t mean sexism didn’t play a role in her loss.

Bloomberg Drops Out, Endorses Biden

The wagons have been circled.

Elizabeth Warren Couldn’t Win and Therefore Didn’t

She lost in both of her home states. She shouldn’t be embarrassed.

Super Tuesday Creates Joementum

A bad night for Bloomberg and Warren has radically reshaped the race.

Warren Can’t Win

96 percent of the delegates have yet to be awarded. How can the race be down to two?

Warren Persistent Despite Losing Again

She’s continuing to swing at the candidates beating her at the polls.

Sanders Trying to Beat Warren in Massachusetts Isn’t Disrespectful

He’s campaigning in her home state and Amy Klobuchar’s, too. And may win both.

Super Tuesday Forecast

If the current polls are right, the race will be all but over in five days.

South Carolina Debate Was Terrible

CBS did a lousy job.

Deval Patrick Drops Out

The Democratic nominee will be white.

Iowa Finally Releases Maybe-Final Results

The precise distribution of 41 measly delegates is now known. Unless there’s a recount.

Ratfucking the Democratic Primaries?

There’s a campaign to encourage anti-Trump Republicans and independents to vote in New Hampshire.

Front-Loaded Primary Schedule

The primary season has just started. It is almost over.

Iowa Shifting the Narrative?

The media coverage continues on script.

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Newspaper Endorsements At Odds with Polls

The leading papers in Iowa and New Hampshire are backing Klobuchar and Warren, respectively.

Why Democrats Have to Play By Different Rules

The Republicans are playing a different game.

Warren And Biden Report Strong Fourth Quarter Fundraising Numbers

Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden both brought in impressive fundraising numbers for the final quarter of 2019.