TikTok and the Israel-Hamas War

The popular app is influencing the opinions of its young user base.

Trump Doubles Down on Fascism

The Republican frontrunner continues to use Hitler’s language, praise dictators, and lionize traitors.

The (American) Politics of Israel-Palestine

Pick a side. No nuance allowed.

Who The Hell is Dean Phillips?

It’s quite the week for politicians with generic names nobody has ever heard of.

Misleading Headline of the Day

Demonstrators once again breached Hill security.

Israel-Hamas War: To Evacuate or Not?

The choice is between competing disasters.

Dianne Feinstein, 1933-2023

A trailblazer is gone at 90.

Does Comedy Have to be Based on Truth?

Hasan Minhaj is a serial liar. Does it matter?

Russia Laundering Propaganda Through Western Media

The US government is fighting back, albeit subtly.

Schools, Diversity Initiatives, and Parental Rights

There’s an inherent tension in public education.

More on Small Town Justice

A deep tradition rightly under scrutiny.

Small Town Justice?

Those who refuse to learn about the past often perpetuate its mistakes.

Tulsa Historical Note

A quick follow-up to a previous post.

Is This Time Different?

America survived a civil war and the turmoil of the 1960s. Can we rebound again?

Anarchy in France

The rioting never seems to stop.

SCOTUS Ends Affirmative Action

The inevitable has happened. Now for the fallout.

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Why So Many Americans Die in Traffic Accidents

Our car culture is killing us.

Defunding the Police

A Brooklyn neighborhood is experimenting with a hybrid approach.

Looking to Poland

Protests against the governing party signal tensions in advance of fall elections.

Is Twitter DeSantis’ Problem?

A columnist argues his failed launch was emblematic of a larger problem.

DeSantis Pandering to the Deplorables

Out Trumping Trump is possible because of Trump.

AM Radio’s Slow Demise

Car manufacturers are slowly removing an old format.

Unrest in Pakistan

Corruption charges against the former premier have sparked rioting.

King Charles III

The UK has a new figurehead.

Biden to Reshape Joint Chiefs

He’s likely to make heads explode.

The Retirement Age

France shines new light on an old problem.

Pro-Trump Rioting Prospects Dim

Calls for violence have been widespread but are unlikely to be heeded.

Russia’s Economy is Collapsing But Not Fast Enough

Sanctions and a costly war are taking their toll.

Israel is Revolting

The Netanyahu government is facing massive strikes and protests over its latest authoritarian moves.

The Limits of Academic Freedom

UPenn law professor Amy Wax as a test case.

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Goes Bye-Bye

Disney has replaced a controversial song at its theme parks.

Far-Right Idiocy in Sweden

Swedish right-wing provocation and Turkish short-sightedness.

Bolsonaro Supporters Storm Brazil’s Presidential Palace, Congress, and Supreme Court

Latin America’s answer to Donald Trump has his own insurrection attempt.

Rehnquist and the ‘Independent State Legislature’ Theory

The late Chief Justice was right; his successors are wrong.

US Intelligence Fomenting Overseas Protests?

A 34-year CIA officer’s thoughts.

Trump’s Rhetoric and the GOP’s Test

Spoiler alert: the GOP has already failed this test multiple times.

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Biden and Congress Stop Rail Strike

Washington has imposed a contract that workers rejected.

Mass Protests Across China

Anger over COVID lockdowns has activated myriad frustrations.

The Qatar World Cup and Broad Drawing Conclusions From Unique Events

Sports fans enjoy watching sports. How much does politics impact that?

Not Both Sides

One of these things is not like the other.

Putin’s Nuclear Gambit

The threat is not idle and the options for responding are not good.

Regime Change in Russia?

Can the unsustainable be sustained?

Anti-Putin Backlash

The Russian leader may be looking over his shoulder after imposing a draft.

Iran Protests Intensity Highest Since 1979

The ayatollahs face the biggest challenge to their authority in the history of the regime.

Anti-Zionism Isn’t Anti-Semitism

Many young, progressive Jews are feeling unwelcome in young, progressive circles.

Social Justice the New Religion?

The intersection of politics, morality, and meaning.

Murder Rate Coming Down?

Some new data are encouraging.

Bill Russell, 1934-2022

The iconic basketball player, coach, and civil rights leader is gone at 88.

The Weak Case Against the January 6 Committee

Republicans killed their parents and demanding mercy for being orphaned.