Haley and the Politics of Slavery [Updated with Video]

Why can’t some of us handle the truth?

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The Internet Isn’t Dead

It’s just resting.

Trump the Supreme Loser

He appointed a third of the Justices but has the worst record before them in modern history.

[Clarence Thomas] [Clarence Thomas]

What Role Have “Gifts” Played In Keeping Justice Thomas On The Supreme Court?

Might not be bribery, but it’s still exerting influence.

The Limits of Ideology

John Fetterman says he’s not a progressive.

Supreme Court to Hear Trump Immunity Case

The highest court has agreed to expedite a ruling on a novel question.

Sunday Tabs

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Objective Journalism in an Objectively Uneven Contest

What if one of the candidates is Hitler?

Trump Calls Political Rivals “Vermin” and Seeks to “Root Out” the “Threat from Within”

Leading candidate for Republican nomination deploys eliminationist rhetoric in Veteran’s Day speech.

Government Shutdown Looms With No Deal in Sight

House Republicans still can’t get out of their own way.

Counting the Right Votes

White Christian nationalism and the fight for control of America.

Dueling House Votes

Politics makes strange bedfellows.

‘From the River to the Sea’

When the obvious is controversial.

Friday Tabs

And this doesn’t even clear them all!

Former Trump Attorney Chesebro Pleads Guilty & Is Cooperating

Yesterday the Kraken. Today the Cheese. Whose flipping tomorrow?

Misleading Headline of the Day

Demonstrators once again breached Hill security.

House Leadership Crisis Continues [Updated]

Jim Jordan is trying to bully his way into office. It almost certainly won’t work.

“David Duke Without the Baggage”

Some thoughts on the Speaker contest.

Could Kevin McCarthy’s Replacement be . . . Kevin McCarthy?

One of the worst movies in memory may be getting a sequel.

Israel at War: It’s a Reckoning

A roundup of news and opinon.

Israel at War after Gaza Attack

The 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur war sees a re-escalation.

Politics as Sport

The game is the game.

Laphonza Butler Tapped to Replace Feinstein

The Emily’s list leader will be the first Black lesbian in the Senate.

David Brooks’ $78 Airport Burger

A joke(?) gone a-rye.

UAW Strikes Widen as Biden Signals Support

The President and his predecessor are heading to Detroit.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Suddenly a Republican

Another illustration of the weakness of the American party system.

Republican Crazies Forcing Government Shutdown

The House is in recess as the exasperated GOP leadership tries to figure a way out.

Tabs and Takes

Impeachment Rationalizations

Jonathan Turley’s defense of the impeachment inquiry is not impressive.

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The Politics of An Auto Strike

The President’s support for labor and aggressive action on climate change are in tension.

Enshittification of Streaming

How something so promising became so frustrating.

Jimmy Buffett, 1946-2023

The Gulf and Western singer, songwriter, and mogul has died at 76.

Tuesday Tab Clearing

Some of these have been open for a while…

Trump’s First Federal Trial Set For 2024

For the moment, the “January 6th” trial begins on March 4th, 2024

When Allies Become Heretics

Call-out culture has become a circular firing squad.

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Transwomen Banned from Chess Competition

A decision that makes no obvious sense.

Why Trump Will Most Likely Be Convicted If Any Trial Moves Forward

tl;dr: Trump is a nightmare client & nightmare clients don’t do well in criminal courts

Washington and Lee Cancels Lee’s Horse—But Not Lee

A case in misplaced priorities.

American Physicians Make a Lot of Money!

They average more than any other occupation and considerably more than their European counterparts.

Dan Patrick’s Response to the Texas A&M Faculty Suspension Controversy

His column in the Houston Chronicle fails to impress.

Trump Vows to ‘Come After’ Foes

If you thought the first term was bad, you ain’t seen nothing yet.

Is Trump Protected Because Of “Political Speech”?

Why “the First Amendment protects Trump” defense doesn’t make sense

Tales of Face-Eating Leopards

Turning good deeds into dirty politics.

Monday Tabs

Disinformation and Free Speech

How far should the government be able to go?

Anarchy in France

The rioting never seems to stop.

Unreality in Russia?

And some cable “news” thoughts.