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.

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

Capitol Riot: One Year Later

A roundup of reflection on a somber anniversary.

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

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

The End of Snow Days?

The serendipitous day off may soon be a thing of the past.

Dan Reeves, 1944-2022

The legendary football player and coach is gone at 77.

Winnie the Pooh and Bambi Enter Public Domain

But only the original books, not the Disney adaptations.

Press Coverage of the Colorado Wildfires

The biggest news doesn’t always get the most attention.

Betty White, 1922-2021

The television star increasingly known for her longevity has passed days shy of her 100th birthday.

Public Health vs ‘The Science’

The CDC is weighing changing the definition of “fully vaccinated.”

Harry Reid, 1939-2021

The longtime Senate leader is gone at 82.

CDC Lessens Quarantine Recommendations Despite Omicron’s Spread

The flurry of news around the new variant is dizzying.

Richard Marcinko, 1940-2021

The Rogue Warrior is gone at 81.

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.

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Kamala Harris is Frustrated

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

News, Analysis, and Opinion

The continuing calls to abandon objectivity in reporting in favor of a particular agenda.

COVID and Reasonable Risk

A lot of America is simply over the pandemic, even if it isn’t over us.

Revisiting Stacey Abrams’ Nonconcession

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

Bryce Young 1st Alabama Quarterback to Win Heisman Trophy

A historic achievement for the first-year starter.

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Vigilante Politics

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

Unilateral Disarmament on Gerrymandering

Democrats and Republicans are playing by different rules.

Putin, Ukraine, and History

Russia’s leader sees the situation in the former Soviet Republic quite differently than the West.

Democrats Frustrated They Can’t Pass Biden’s Build Back Better Bill

They’re searching for good times. But just wait and see.

Nobody Watches Cable News

A media critic argues we pay outsized attention to the goings-on at Fox, MSNBC, and CNN.

Is Autocracy Really Winning?

A depressing magazine piece argues it is.

Sexist to Focus on Sinema’s Style?

Why oh why won’t people stop commenting on the lady Senator’s outfits?

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)

Army to Separate National Guard Vaccine Refusniks

The next boot has dropped.

Goodbye to Swing Districts?

A largely mythical beast may become even more rare.

‘Party House’ Rapist Gets No Jail Time

A really strange case.

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The Middle Ain’t Woke

The average American is neither progressive nor all that interested in politics.

The Narrative of the ‘MSM Narrative’

Journalism is terrible except when compared to the alternatives.

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Truck and Bus Driver ‘Shortages’

Working conditions rather than labor supply seems to be the issue.

DC Circuit Delays Trump Paper Release

The matter of Executive Privilege and former Presidents is settled law.

Buttigieg and Critical Road Theory

Mayor Pete is being mocked for telling obvious truths.

Police, Money, and Perverse Incentives

Officers are under enormous pressure–including from the Federal government–to write tickets.

SCOTUS Denies Emergency Injunction Against Maine Vaccine Mandate

There will be no religious exemptions. For now, at least.

Mort Sahl, 1927-2021

The first modern stand-up comedian has died at 94.

Yes, Florida’s Numbers are Better; No, that is not a Vindication of DeSantis’ Policies

Let’s look at the numbers and the clear effects of policy choices.

Peter Scolari, 1955-2021

The veteran character actor has died of cancer at 66.

Colin Powell, 1937-2021

The trailblazing soldier-statesman has died at 84.

Trans, Nonbinary Actor Sues ‘Hamilton’

A former cast member charges that the show about equality wasn’t equal.

ESPN, Jock Culture, and Jon Gruden

Is the Worldwide Leader responsible oblivious to bigotry?

Jon Gruden ‘Resigns’ After Racist, Sexist, Homophobic Emails Revealed

A spectacular fall for a man who has been at the center of the football world for three decades.

How Old is ‘Elderly’?

Apparently, it’s higher than 67.

Over 700,000 Americans Dead due to Covid-19

The number continues to rise.

$4 Trillion for Dignity?

The Democrats are apparently selling their omnibus spending package the wrong way.

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Post Office to Get Slower, More Expensive

Friday will mark a new era in mail delivery.