Starting, of course, with Arizona.
Conference Realigment and the Enormous Presence of Athletics in American Education
Something to take in with all the conference realignment scrambling is how big the presence of college sports is in our education system.
The Shooting Outside Nationals Park, and All the Others
We have to listen. Even when we’re numb.
SRX and the World of Short Tracks
Among SRX’s many victories, it flung the door open to the world of American short tracks to at least one guy who doesn’t think about short tracks much.
The Texas House Saga Has So Many of Our Problems
Texas House Democrats are still in D.C., and what a telling mess.
The Cities I’m Most Excited to Lose to Climate Change
Congratulate me on my grace: I left all the Florida cities off the list.
Joe Biden Ate No Ice Cream in Crystal Lake
A brutal snub.
Where Will Joe Biden Eat Ice Cream Next?
President Biden is coming to Crystal Lake, and he better eat our ice cream.
Things I Would Do on the Fourth of July If I Was George Washington’s Ghost
We all have our list.
Sunday Essay: On America, and Love
No. 51
Could Activism Markets Ease Polarization?
Thoughts brought on by orcas.
In the Heights: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Storytelling Graces Shine
An impressive thing about Miranda’s first major work is how different it is from his second.
“You’re a Grand Old Flag” Is a Bop
This Flag Day, let’s acknowledge something important.
State Flags That Don’t Glorify Slavery Bracket II: Arizona Did It
We have a new champion.
State Flags That Don’t Glorify Slavery Bracket II: Semifinal Results, Championship Voting
Is it Arizona’s turn?
State Flags That Don’t Glorify Slavery Bracket II: Quarterfinal Results, Semifinal Voting
The defending champion narrowly survived a scare. Can it take down South Carolina in a 2020 rematch?
State Flags That Don’t Glorify Slavery Bracket II: Second Round Results, Round of 16 Voting
Happy Saturday.
The South Needs New Symbols
The Confederate flag needs to go. The pride needs to stay.