Americans Don’t Live as Long as We Should

We’re falling further behind for many reasons.

Transwomen Banned from International Track and Field

A big reaction to a small problem.

NPR Downsizing to Survive

A significant cut to staff and programming to stay afloat.

The Obligatory Daylight Saving Time Post

The fight over changing the clock twice a year continues.

Robert Blake, 1933-2023

The Baretta actor and acquitted murderer is dead at 89.

Another Reason to Dislike the Electoral College

“Red States” and “Blue State”

Friday Fiddly Bits

A true hodge-podge.

Seattle Bans Caste Discrimination

A seemingly benign but controversial gesture.

Fox Hosts Knew Election Claims Were B.S.

They went all-in on the Big Lie and we now have the receipts that they knew what they were doing.

Raquel Welch, 1940-2023

A Hollywood star is gone at 82.

Maybe Calling People “White Trash” is Unnecessary?

Carville, MTG, and hierarchy in America.

SOTU 2023: Normal vs Crazy

The state of the union is . . . not good.

Turkey-Syria Quake Kills 1300+

A natural disaster has compounded a man-made one.

Democrats Upend Primary Cycle. At Least for 2024. Maybe.

South Carolina and Georgia win! Iowa loses! New Hampshire whines!

Chinese Balloon Mania

Tales of threat assessment and media reactions.

More Mass Shootings than Days in 2023

Some depressing stats.

Alec Baldwin Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter

At what point does negligence become a crime?

Debt Limit Will Be Reached Today!

The infuriating fight to authorize spending already-allocated money is back.

Yearly Reminder: Dr. King Had A Lot More To Say Than That One Sentence

My (apparently) annual reflections on “The content of their character” day

Biden Document Probe Gets Serious

A second stash has led to a special counsel and political embarrassment.

The GOP Clown Show

Just when you thought they couldn’t get more incompetent.

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India May Have Passed China as World’s Most Populous Country

If it hasn’t happened already, it soon will.

Keeping Up Foreign Relations

United States and People’s Republic of China forces are playing a dangerous game.

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Farm Veterinarian Shortage

We can’t find enough people to treat cows, pigs, and horses.

Americans Want Compromise

Some numbers from an NPR/PBS Marist
poll.

America’s Unique Medical Debt Problem

We charge patients way more than other counties.

On Labels and Caucuses

Regarding the newly independent Senator Sinema.

Authorities Urge Masking Against ‘Tripledemic’

Will anyone listen this time?

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South Koreans Getting New Birthdays

A move away from a centuries old Asian practice.

German Coup Plot Averted

Twenty five alleged plotters have been arrested

Trump Company Guilty of Tax Fraud

The years-long NYC investigation finally bears some fruit.

The Deterioration and Death of Old Media

Headline News Network is shuttering after four decades.

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Biden and Congress Stop Rail Strike

Washington has imposed a contract that workers rejected.

Monday Morning Tabs

Some links to peruse.

Trump Announces 2024 Run

Covering the coverage.

Nevada Election Results Could Take ‘Days’

Republicans hold narrow leads for Governor and Senator but . . . .

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Press Corps Demanding Press Conference

President Biden is being pressured to face the music after the midterms.

The Nationalization of American Politics

Local issues barely matter in Congressional races anymore.

Idiots Sue Italian Company Selling in USA for Manufacturing in USA

Another frivolous suit making a mockery of the American tort system.

The Media is Biased Against Us!

Journalists openly root for a good story.

Russia Bombing Civilian Sites Across Ukraine

Putin is committing war crimes in retaliation for an attack on a legitimate military target.

Loretta Lynn, 1932-2022

A country music icon is gone at 90.

Supreme Court Poised to Upend Everything

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

Can Reporters Have Friends?

A new book raises fundamental questions about how far journalistic objectivity should extend.

Native American History in the House

Mary Peltola’s election was a milestone for America’s First Peoples.

Biden: The Pandemic Is Over

The President is getting hammered from all sides for stating the obvious.

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The Declining Market for News

Reading habits continue to evolve, not necessarily for the better.

“Illegal” v. “Undocumented”

Wherein I take issue with a charactization made by Tom Nichols and discuss the politics of language.

Today’s Reverse Freedom Rides

A shameful stunt reminiscent of an even darker era.

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An Album For Friday

Start your weekend with some soul!