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Elon Musk Has a Good Third Party Strategy
He's out for revenge, and he has a smart strategy for getting it.
White House
Midweek Cafe and Lounge, Volume 397
It’s midweek right before the July 4th weekend. Heck, it may already feel like a weekend for some of us. Here is a video I first saw a number of years ago that introduced me to a band I had not heard of before. Enjoy and...
Congress
Veteran Warmonger Reuel Marc Gerecht Is At It Again
No one was more wrong about Iraq, but now we're supposed to take his advice on Iran.
Justice
Episode 25 of the Progress Pondcast: Bad Parades, Good Protests, and Explosive Projectiles
Trump had a very disappointing birthday party as the country rallied against his fascist regime. Meanwhile, the war in Iran splits the MAGA movement.
Elections
Entering a Period of Political Instability
Most early Roman emperors suffered violent deaths, largely because they lacked legitimacy and the rule of law was weak.
Foreign Affairs
The No-Fun Taliban Ban Chess Again
There are many reasons to play chess, and gambling is so far down the list it shouldn't warrant a ban on the sport.
Media
Episode 24: You’d Be Surprised By All the Reasons for Optimism
The Republicans are creating conditions for a massive political backlash.
Environment
The Republicans Will Suffer When FEMA Fails During Hurricane Season
There are few certainties in life but one is that the president gets blamed when people are dissatisfied with disaster response.
Health Care
The Senate’s Thoughtless and Malicious Effort to Reform Medicaid
The Senate is up against the clock and doesn't have time to ditch their main ideas and come up with new ones.
Culture
A Simple Guide to Why George Joannides Matters
Why did the CIA lie about one of their own officers for a half a century and what does it mean?
