No. 27
In the United States, Four-Year College Isn’t the Norm
We estimate that over 95% of The Barking Crow’s readership has a four-year degree. Compared to roughly 40% of Americans age 25-40.
Why Mitch McConnell’s Delay Might Help Convict Trump
We don’t know McConnell’s motivations.
Per the CDC, South Dakota Leads the Vaccination Race
West Virginia, North Dakota, and Alaska are close behind.
Sunday Essay: On D.C., Long Distance, and Saying Goodbye
No. 26
I Don’t Know What I Expected
Some thoughts on yesterday, and a note explaining our content decisions today.
Look at Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address—But Not Just the Ending
What Lincoln said when the war was not yet over.
Sunday Essay: On New Year’s Day, Hobbes, and the Big White Sheet of Paper
No. 25
Our Stu Year’s Resolutions
Joe and Stu share what their goals are in 2021.
We’ve Discovered Email (Join Us!)
Every piece of The Barking Crow content, delivered once a day to your electronic doorstep.
Sunday Essay: On Barnaby, Christmas Morning, and the Meaning of Pets
No. 24
The Five Longest Wikipedia Pages
All of these are niches, but no niche is funnier to write than “the fourth season of a Filipino singing competition show.”
Sunday Essay: On Christmas Eve, Longfellow, and the Quiet Darkness
No. 23
We Should End Civil Asset Forfeiture
Call your congressperson.
The Darker Implication of Increased Voter Turnout
More people voting is, in all cases, a good thing. But in this case, is it yet another symptom of our collective, polarized hate?
Sunday Essay: On Jacob Marley, and Hell
No. 22
Thou Shalt Not Kill
With the outgoing administration making heavy use of the death penalty, let’s talk about what “pro-life” means, and what it should.
The Changing Language of Covid
Some Google Trends looks at how we talk about the virus.