Paul Krugman: Always Wrong, Never in Doubt
Krugman warned shortly after the 2016 election that Trump’s victory would trigger a global recession “with no end in sight.”
Richard Brookhiser’s Give Me Liberty: A Manual for Patriots
A review of Give Me Liberty: A History of America’s Exceptional Idea.
The Power of Bourgeois Norms
A review of Who Killed Civil Society? The Rise of Big Government and Decline of Bourgeois Norms, by Howard A. Husock.
Breaking Down the Fallout from Marie Yovanovitch’s Testimony
She did not move the needle on impeachment, but the main event has always been 2020.
Heroes of the Fourth Turning: A Play about a Growing Populist Divide
One of the most powerful elements of Will Arbery’s “Heroes” is its foresight.
The Houellebecqian Moment
The French provocateur’s latest novel, Serotonin, comes as his longstanding concerns have begun to manifest in the liberal societies he so harshly criticizes.
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Impeachment Watch
The GOP’s Jackson Pollock Impeachment Strategy
When you throw everything against the wall to see what will stick, the result probably won’t be pretty, and it definitely won’t paint a coherent picture.
Impeachment Woes and DACA Throes
Charlie, Jim, Luke, and Alexandra struggle through impeachment proceedings.
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Breaking Down the Fallout from Marie Yovanovitch’s Testimony
She did not move the needle on impeachment, but the main event has always been 2020.
Heroes of the Fourth Turning: A Play about a Growing Populist Divide
One of the most powerful elements of Will Arbery’s “Heroes” is its foresight.
The Houellebecqian Moment
The French provocateur’s latest novel, Serotonin, comes as his longstanding concerns have begun to manifest in the liberal societies he so harshly criticizes.
Schiff’s Impeachment Show Is Off to a Shaky Start
Did Democrats back a Broadway-grade flop?
Candidates, Composers, and More
Two podcasts, one largely political, the other musical.
Pro-Life Investigators Found Guilty in Lawsuit After Filming Planned Parenthood Execs Discussing Sale of Fetal Body Parts
A San Fransisco district court on Friday found pro-life activists guilty in a lawsuit brought by Planned Parenthood after the activists surreptitiously filmed executives of the abortion group discussing the ...
New Bill Would Get Financial Institutions Involved in Gun Control
The good news is that this is an actual bill in Congress, not liberals trying to enact gun controls via the financial industry that they couldn’t pass into law.
Corbyn, Trump, and Power
Jeremy Corbyn may be a mean-spirited dimwit, but, if there's one thing his infinitely smarter handlers understand very well, it is how power works.
Twitter Rolls Out Ban on Political Ads Covering Candidates, Elections and Legislation
The ban will go into effect on November 22 and prohibits any ads that mention specific candidates, elections, or legislation.
Impeachment Woes and DACA Throes
Charlie, Jim, Luke, and Alexandra struggle through impeachment proceedings.
Warren Compounds Her M4A Mistakes
The New York Times reports on an update to Elizabeth Warren’s Medicare for All plan, and I think it just makes her initial mistakes worse.
Dems Emphasize ‘Bribery’ Talking Point after Focus Group on Impeachment Messaging Strategy
Nancy Pelosi accused Trump of committing 'bribery,' rather than accusing him of executing a corrupt 'quid pro quo,' during a press conference on Thursday.
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This Soup for You
Capitalism has ruined soup! Well, not exactly, but capitalism has complicated soup, just as it complicates everything.
Democrats on Abortion: Safe, Legal, and Unlimited
The Democratic party effectively requires endorsement of abortion on demand.
Videos
Deval Patrick Enters 2020 Democratic Race
The clown car picks up another passenger.
