English Only, Comprende?
It may be more symbolic than substantive change, but Donald Trump’s order designating English as the official national language is a mean-spirited political... Read more.
Trump’s ‘State of the Union’: Upside-Down
On his “unity” theme, Trump made clear again that you are either with him or against him…” Despite Donald Trump’s address to Congress tonight... Read more.
How Not to Do a Deal
Oval Office Chat With Zelenskyy Deteriorates Fast, for the Whole World to See So much for the art of the deal. Or for claiming the role of peacemaker. Or for getting... Read more.
DeSantis’ Musk Envy
In rote copycat style, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has overseen state government since 2019, has now announced his own version of Elon Musk’s DOGE effort... Read more.
Yes, Elon, I Am Working
A Slap Against Musk’s Continuing Assumption of His Own Power Acting on no apparent legal basis, Elon Musk demanded over the weekend that all federal employees... Read more.
Shame Over Ukraine
I am embarrassed by Donald Trump. Yes, I disagree with lots that Trump as president does and preaches, yes, I find some of what he wants outlandish, hasty, cruel,... Read more.
Going After Our Tax Records
Were I one of the judges whose decisions have aimed to stop Elon Musk’s lawless grab for Americans’ private information, I’d be angry to see him... Read more.
Charting the Effects of DOGE Cuts
National parks will be turning away visitors, income tax refunds and VA benefits may be delayed, forest fire preparations may not get underway as scheduled, civil... Read more.
Undercutting Ukraine ‘Negotiations’
Even If you accept Donald Trump’s ideas that international relations are solely matters for transactional deals and savvy negotiating, you’d have to... Read more.
Trump’s War on Trans Citizens
Politics over the fate of transgender life in this country is taking an outsized amount of recent time, policymaking, and now court battles as Donald Trump has fully... Read more.