Virginia: Sitting In Limbo
The state’s crucial redistricting vote could get overturned by its Supreme Court. But the dope is that there’s still hope, and here’s why. Continue reading Virginia: Sitting In Limbo
Category: Parenthetical
Pushback Day In Virginia
It’s a pivotal moment in Trump’s redistricting gambit to stay unimpeached. State Senator L. Louise Lucas is only too pleased to be one face of FAFO. Continue reading Pushback Day In Virginia
DoorDash Grandma’s 15 Minutes
Sharon Simmons flew 2,400 miles to hand POTUS fast food and hype a tax provision that serves some empty calories. Continue reading DoorDash Grandma’s 15 Minutes
Fix The “War” Word-Weaseling
We need to add political pain to reshape how the Oval Office weighs its warmongering Continue reading Fix The “War” Word-Weaseling
Don’t Be Scared To Keep It Simple
With two decisions that only he could make, Trump has made survival more expensive for Americans since the week he took office. Continue reading Don’t Be Scared To Keep It Simple
Markwayne Beats Up The Peter Principle
On the bright side, if Hegseth had died from tattoo-related sepsis, Mullin could be leading the DoD right now. Continue reading Markwayne Beats Up The Peter Principle
Reality Gets A Shot In The Arm
Bobby Junior’s HHS is the administration’s latest big loser in court. Cameos by Wilco, Janis Joplin, and Bing Crosby. Continue reading Reality Gets A Shot In The Arm
TV, Tehran, And Armageddon Agitators
Hugh Laurie joins one cast while another crew of alarming authority clamors for more bloodshed for Jesus. Continue reading TV, Tehran, And Armageddon Agitators
Assigning Blame Keeps Me Grounded
It’s too early for administering justice for this Iran attack, so we settle for blame. Also, why is this woman reading about Lindsey Graham? Continue reading Assigning Blame Keeps Me Grounded
Ch-Ch-Changes In Quakertown
A two-minute video for law enforcement who want to live up to negative stereotypes and cultivate the next Good Trouble generation. Continue reading Ch-Ch-Changes In Quakertown
ICE Intimidation Tour: Who’s Next?
Rumination on the who and the how of the next chapter, with help from Loni Anderson and Johnny Cash. Continue reading ICE Intimidation Tour: Who’s Next?
Is It ICE Or Is It DOGE?
A parlor game for our times. Are you ready? Continue reading Is It ICE Or Is It DOGE?
Whistleblower vs. Gabbard: Her Secret’s Safe With Her
Oh, that accusation? I’m afraid that one’s just too serious to do anything about. Sorry! Continue reading Whistleblower vs. Gabbard: Her Secret’s Safe With Her
Bovino and Bondi Overplay Their Hand
With cameos from Peter Gabriel, John Donne, and A Fish Called Wanda. Continue reading Bovino and Bondi Overplay Their Hand
Grabbing A ‘Peace’ Of The Action
In which DJT tries to globalize the swamp in perpetuity, Beyond the billion-dollar buy-in, you won’t believe the terms he’d like to enforce. Continue reading Grabbing A ‘Peace’ Of The Action
Tuesday Trio: High-Profile Pushback
Here, take some comfort from Mssrs. Powell, Smith, and Kelly. Guest starring an unidentified woman from Minnesota. Continue reading Tuesday Trio: High-Profile Pushback
There Is No GOP, There Is Only Zuul
A rogue state on a psychotic break. We’re all Sigourney Weaver now. Continue reading There Is No GOP, There Is Only Zuul
The Predator’s Friend
Actually, this is barely about Epstein. Since my last column, DJT has been busy helping out his favorite category of jerk. Continue reading The Predator’s Friend
They’ll Be Gone For Christmas
For the second time in as many chances, a Republican president has invaded the wrong country. Consider the abused National Guard this season. Continue reading They’ll Be Gone For Christmas
FIFA Fête and Other Fiascos
The things these people can do with a straight face. Plus some troubling signage at the White House. Continue reading FIFA Fête and Other Fiascos
Putting The Self- Back In Service
Death By Lightning leads up to the origin of the modern civil service that MAGA can’t stand. Continue reading Putting The Self- Back In Service
The Trump Touch: Torn and Frayed?
Amid a series of missteps, POTUS is wearing out his welcome in a way he used to reserve for 16-year-olds in pageant dressing rooms. Continue reading The Trump Touch: Torn and Frayed?
Pitching Pennies
Eliminating the one-cent coin raises more questions than you might think. Peer into the future and call it in the air. Continue reading Pitching Pennies
Pardon Me, Is This Election Taken?
A straight-up election heist, and they got away with almost getting away with it. Featuring Randy Newman and Supertramp. Continue reading Pardon Me, Is This Election Taken?
Which Centrism Is The Worst?
Centrist is a terrible catch-all term for two distinct political groups. One of which sucks. Continue reading Which Centrism Is The Worst?
Smile If You Like Disenfranchisement
Why is this woman pursuing right-on-right crime in Arkansas? And what’s the GOP’s cling-to-power quadfecta? Read on. Continue reading Smile If You Like Disenfranchisement
I’ve Looked At Crowds From Both Sides Now
In which the weekend’s events give me a moment of clarity about the hidden wisdom in those crowds. Continue reading I’ve Looked At Crowds From Both Sides Now
Applauding The Deal But Keeping It Real
In which we survey responses from Democratic POTUSes, second-guess Hamas, and credit Netanyahu for eclipsing a Bush diplomatic “feat” that I thought would stand forever. Continue reading Applauding The Deal But Keeping It Real
The Point Behind The Point
Even if the GOP ultimately “loses” a shutdown or ICE gets some bad PR, it still wins, because in uncertainty and interruption, there is pain. Continue reading The Point Behind The Point
Shutdown Primer, 2025 Edition
Bad news for the GOP: When a majority can’t just rule, it has to lead (or pay the price). This crew isn’t really into that sort of thing. Continue reading Shutdown Primer, 2025 Edition