Politics

Do Republicans Know They’re Lying?

Charlie Kirk's murder has become the Right's latest Reichstag Fire -- a false pretext for silencing political opponents.

Sep 17 •

The Faith of Charlie Kirk: A Guide

To understand Charlie Kirk's political legacy, one must understand his religious beliefs.

Sep 11 •

Bari Weiss’s Remarkably Successful Shell Game

The Right's favorite reactionary centrist prepares to take over a major news organization.

Sep 5 •

Why You (Yes, You) Should Care About the Jeffrey Epstein Scandal

The practical, liberal, and ethical cases for not letting this story wither on the vine of short attention spans.

Aug 8 •

How to Steal the 2026 Election

Here is what I think will happen.

Jul 25 •

Good News about the Big, Beautiful Bill

Normal people hate it.

Jul 1 •

No, I’m Not F—ing Inured to This!

When an authoritarian's minions deny the legitimacy of judges, it's not the same old Trump bullshit.

Jun 4 •

What, to the Nationalist, is the Statue of Liberty?

Right and Left live in different nomic countries.

May 9 •

Waiting for Midnight: A Quasi-Optimistic Take

Things are yet not as bad as they need to be. But we're getting there.

Mar 28 •

Letter to a Trump-Supporting Technologist

Why the costs of Trump outweigh the benefits

Mar 20 •

Lucy Pulls the Football Away Again

Why Americans keep falling for moral spectacle and economic betrayal

Feb 27 •

The Most Important Sentence Donald Trump Has Ever Said

The Three Phases of Constitutional Crisis, and How to Prepare for Them

Feb 19 •

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