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Texas Doesn’t Know the Real History of Gun Control
In the Old West, people entering town had to check their guns at the local sheriff's office.
White House
Midweek Cafe and Lounge, Volume 396
Greetings. It’s the middle of the week once more. You can treat this as an open thread. This...
Congress
This Should Make You Madder Than Almost Anything
Trump is restoring Confederate names to military bases, but he's dishonoring Union heroes in the process.
Justice
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.
Elections
What Trotsky Can Teach Us About Trump
In 1934, the architect of Russian communism was clear-eyed about the sources of Hitler's appeal.
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
Texas Doesn’t Know the Real History of Gun Control
In the Old West, people entering town had to check their guns at the local sheriff's office.
