Politics

3 ½ Things You Haven't Yet Read About the Epstein Files

Including the truth of QAnon, the essence of immorality, and a newly infamous act of fellatio.

Nov 19 •

Spiritual Lessons of the 2025 Election

Including epistemic humility, complex seeing, multivalence, and engaged equanimity

Nov 7 •

The Real America is Not About Blood and Soil

Ethnonationalist Garbage vs. Six Flags Great Adventure

Oct 22 •

How Did We Get Here?

What led us to a world in which pastors get pepper-sprayed in the face?

Oct 14 •

Are We All Conspiracy Theorists Now?

When questioning the right-wing conspiracy theory about a left-wing conspiracy sounds a lot like a conspiracy theory.

Oct 6 •

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 •

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