A bit more than two weeks out from Election Day, it is clear—if it were not, already—that Republicans and Democrats are drawing on very different kinds of resources.

October 16, 2026

Let me make one thing clear: You could put all I know about AI in a thimble and still have ample room for your finger.

Before I get into today’s subject, a couple of notes about my most recent post. First, Thomas B. Edsall, writing in NYT, noted a statement from 36 prominent medical professionals discussing signs of d...

I am a lonely voice in saying this, but I believe that a single question, properly phrased, would decide some of the most important races this year.

The ruling blocks the Trump administration from dramatically changing how Americans vote by mail in the midterm elections.

As hints of a Democratic sweep in the midterms grow into a roar, we see more stories like this one from CNN: “Will the Trump administration send federal officers or troops to the polls?

For the third or fourth time (who can keep track?), the Trump maladministration has asked the Supreme Court to permit the suppression of voting through the Postal Service.

Hans Christian Andersen was wrong

Often when I start writing a piece, whether it’s an article, a brief or even an email, I begin by saying to myself, “It’s really very simple,” intending to use that very phrase somewhere.

August 4th

A few days ago, an article from NYT caught my eye.

Especially when you add in a bunch of spineless drones

at least, I don't think so

I hope that you all had a Glorious Fourth.

Words and music for today

Happy Fourth of July.

And a challenge for the next four months

To Republicans, anyway

We—that is, those attached to the Constitution, the rule of law and democracy—have a golden opportunity, if we have the confidence and skill to grasp it.