We don’t know McConnell’s motivations.
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.
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?
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 Seven Youngest States Are Red: The Political Ramifications of Religious Affiliation and Family Size
Conservatives are having more kids. That’s not meaningless.
187 California Cities Are Larger than Vermont’s Largest
Kind of wild when you think about it.
Virginians Voted Against Gerrymandering—Now, We See if the Plan Works
One of the more encouraging-yet-unheralded election results.
Which National Parks Would Have Cool Basketball Courts?
Yesterday, it came to our attention that Yellowstone N.P. has a very neat setup for the hoopin’. And that got our imaginations running wild.
Affirmative Action Is Flawed. Here Are Ideas on How to Replace It.
At its best, affirmative action is a questionably effective half-measure. At its worst, it’s actively discriminatory against a racial minority. Let’s fix it.
Sunday Essay: On This Country, Which Is Bigger than Its Government
No. 17
Election Day, Pt. III
The third of three relevant passages.
Election Day, Pt. II
The second of three relevant passages.
Election Day, Pt. I
The first of three relevant passages.
Watching Florida, New Hampshire, and Nebraska’s 2nd District on Election Night
Only 17 states are expected to count nearly all of their votes on election night. Only two of those, plus a congressional district in Nebraska, could tell us much about the presidential election.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, October 30th
A college football pick for tomorrow, and a slew of election picks for Tuesday.
Endorsements for the Joe Kelly Voting Bloc
Are you a single-issue voter whose single issue is supporting Joe Kelly? Here’s your ballot.
