Politics
You Made Your Bed, My Kevin. Now Toss and Turn in It. You Made Your Bed, My Kevin. Now Toss and Turn in It.
McCarthy’s desperation to keep the House speakership is driving the country toward shutdown. And he isn’t doing too well himself.
Dianne Feinstein’s Empty Seat Dianne Feinstein’s Empty Seat
After the California senator’s death, the balance of power in American politics is left uncertain.
Why the Mainstream Media Loved Trump’s Fake Pro-Workers Rally Why the Mainstream Media Loved Trump’s Fake Pro-Workers Rally
A combination of horse race journalism and anti-union bias led to absurd reporting.
This Might Be the Most Cringeworthy “Impeachment” Inquiry in US History This Might Be the Most Cringeworthy “Impeachment” Inquiry in US History
The GOP investigation into Joe Biden is so weak that even its own witnesses were skeptical. Awkward!
In Its Rush to Waive Visas for Israeli Visitors, the Biden Administration Has Insulted and Betrayed Arab Americans In Its Rush to Waive Visas for Israeli Visitors, the Biden Administration Has Insulted and Betrayed Arab Americans
The repeated promise by US officials that Israel would never get a visa waiver until it stopped discriminating against Arab American visitors turned out to be worthless.
State Politics
Democrats Are on a Winning Streak That Could Transform Our Politics Democrats Are on a Winning Streak That Could Transform Our Politics
Recent victories in Pennsylvania and New Hampshire special elections suggest Democrats can score huge wins in the fight to control state legislatures. That changes everything.
The Democrats Must Keep the Senate at All Costs—and the Coal Mine Canary Is Ohio The Democrats Must Keep the Senate at All Costs—and the Coal Mine Canary Is Ohio
Sherrod Brown is a true-blue, pro-union progressive beloved by many Ohioans. But Republicans are preparing for a “dogfight.”
Maine Is in an Epic Battle Over Its Future Maine Is in an Epic Battle Over Its Future
Voters could turn two private utilities into public goods. The corporations are fighting it tooth and nail.
The Right
Why the Mainstream Media Loved Trump’s Fake Pro-Workers Rally Why the Mainstream Media Loved Trump’s Fake Pro-Workers Rally
A combination of horse race journalism and anti-union bias led to absurd reporting.
When the Ku Klux Klan Came to Stanford When the Ku Klux Klan Came to Stanford
California was once ripe for Klan activity. Their organizing at the university and in Palo Alto is part of the country’s long history of racial terrorism.
Supreme Court Preview: This Term, It Can Always Get Worse Supreme Court Preview: This Term, It Can Always Get Worse
With the liberals thoroughly outmatched, the upcoming term will not be a battle between right and left—it will be a battle between shades of extremism.
Democrats
You Made Your Bed, My Kevin. Now Toss and Turn in It. You Made Your Bed, My Kevin. Now Toss and Turn in It.
McCarthy’s desperation to keep the House speakership is driving the country toward shutdown. And he isn’t doing too well himself.
Dianne Feinstein’s Empty Seat Dianne Feinstein’s Empty Seat
After the California senator’s death, the balance of power in American politics is left uncertain.
Why the Mainstream Media Loved Trump’s Fake Pro-Workers Rally Why the Mainstream Media Loved Trump’s Fake Pro-Workers Rally
A combination of horse race journalism and anti-union bias led to absurd reporting.
This Might Be the Most Cringeworthy “Impeachment” Inquiry in US History This Might Be the Most Cringeworthy “Impeachment” Inquiry in US History
The GOP investigation into Joe Biden is so weak that even its own witnesses were skeptical. Awkward!
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