Watch These Dogs
The Hulu show Reservation Dogs is proof that when Native Americans tell their own stories, it’s so much better. Continue reading Watch These Dogs
Author: JCO
Democrats Do The Right Thing
TheDem calls for Senator Bob Menendez to resign are in stark contrast to GOP’s reaction to their scandals. Continue reading Democrats Do The Right Thing
The Deadly War On Science
The anti-science movement is stupid in some very terrible ways, for all of us. Continue reading The Deadly War On Science
Dems Gettin’ Feisty
The Democrats are learning how to fight back, and doing well at it. Continue reading Dems Gettin’ Feisty
Premature Poll Panic
Lots of time before the election, and polls are just a snapshot of right now, not predictions. Continue reading Premature Poll Panic
It’s Not Just Politics
Be thankful for the privilege of downplaying other people fears Continue reading It’s Not Just Politics
All We Lost On 9/11
On the delusions and meanness that grew in the years after 9/11. Continue reading All We Lost On 9/11
Too Many Of The DC Media Are Failing Us
No, CNN, Tommy Tuberville endangering national security is not a “feud” with Democrats. Continue reading Too Many Of The DC Media Are Failing Us
The Unity Feared By The Rich Men North Of Richmond
True unity leaves no one behind, and does not punch down. Continue reading The Unity Feared By The Rich Men North Of Richmond
Climate Change Makes It Weird
Climate change smashes myths, alters thinking, and makes things a little awkward. Continue reading Climate Change Makes It Weird
A Long Way To Go
60 years after the I Have a Dream speech, there is much work to do. Continue reading A Long Way To Go
Whadda Mug
We got the mugshot, and it is a doozy. Also, a former president was arraigned, again. Continue reading Whadda Mug
They Love Him Like Crazy
Hoping at some point Trump voters return to a little place I like to call reality. Continue reading They Love Him Like Crazy
Trump Must Go To Jail
Do not pass Go, do not collect 200 dollars, and do not do any deals. Continue reading Trump Must Go To Jail
At Least Try To Understand Biden Voters
The never-ending efforts to “understand” Trump voters, while refusing to understand Biden voters. Continue reading At Least Try To Understand Biden Voters
Robbie Robertson’s Native Side
Too many media remembrances were curiously light on his Native cultural impact, or totally ignored it. Continue reading Robbie Robertson’s Native Side
Country Music’s Civil-ish War, Part 2
From country’s good times in the 1970s to the lean times in the 1980s to the big hat era of the 1990s to the kickin’ war protesters’ asses era of the 2000s to our current kountry kerfluffle, the tension within the genre continues. Continue reading Country Music’s Civil-ish War, Part 2
Country Music’s Civil-ish War (Part 1)
The Jason Aldean ruckus is the latest in a long history of tension between country music’s right-leaning Nashville establishment and its more rebellious outsiders. Continue reading Country Music’s Civil-ish War (Part 1)
The Problem That Is The Dipshit Centrists
The Very Sensible Minds of the Discourse provide cover for the lunatics. Continue reading The Problem That Is The Dipshit Centrists
Turns Out, Sinéad O’Connor Was Right
On getting canceled for the wrong hair and oh yes, pointing out child sexual abuse. Continue reading Turns Out, Sinéad O’Connor Was Right
Peeing In The Pool
Right-wing bullshit infects the entire society. Continue reading Peeing In The Pool
Caturday: The Ceremony Will Begin
The Trump Platform: 1, 2 & 3
In 2024 more than ever, who you vote for president may answer what kind of person you are. Continue reading The Trump Platform: 1, 2 & 3
A More Human AI
Artificial Intelligence does not have to be a bad thing. It’s our choice. Continue reading A More Human AI
Around The Horn: Climate, Fake Moderates, Gay Office Managers
A lot going on this week. Continue reading Around The Horn: Climate, Fake Moderates, Gay Office Managers
Elon Is Hanging By A Thread(s)
The world’s worst billionaire’s playground (Twitter) is in trouble, but there’s no proof Threads will become an online utopia. Continue reading Elon Is Hanging By A Thread(s)
Wet Hot Political Summer
When the climate change-driven weather heats up, so does the political crazy. Continue reading Wet Hot Political Summer
The Right’s Scam Supreme
Some of us tried to warn you, my “moderate/centrist” friend, that they were up to this crap. Continue reading The Right’s Scam Supreme
What Is Going On With Us Guys?
Things are getting weird in America’s man caves. Continue reading What Is Going On With Us Guys?
The Quiet Crisis: America’s Life Expectancy Decline
And no, it’s not all because of COVID. It started before the pandemic. Continue reading The Quiet Crisis: America’s Life Expectancy Decline