Texas Unmasked
Reading Time: < 1 minute Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, is lifting his state’s mask mandate and completely reopening establishments. Could he have a secret agenda?
Voting Wrongs
Reading Time: < 1 minute During oral arguments this week, the Supreme Court — led by John Roberts — seemed prepared to further restrict voting rights, in line with efforts by Republican state lawmakers across the country.
Cuomo Forced to Face the Music
Reading Time: < 1 minute Three women have accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, prompting an independent state investigation and growing calls by Democrats for him to resign.
When ‘Election Integrity’ Really Means Voter Suppression
Reading Time: < 1 minute Republican lawmakers in more than three dozen states are proposing more than 250 bills to restrict voting access.
Biden’s Short-Term Retreats Could Mean Midterm Defeats
Reading Time: < 1 minute When you make promises on video, it is usually wise to keep them.
Odious DeJoy
Reading Time: < 1 minute Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, widely criticized for mail delays during the November election, defiantly told Democratic lawmakers this week he isn’t going anywhere. He reportedly plans to further slow first-class mail delivery and raise postage costs.
Trump’s Animal Magnetism
Reading Time: < 1 minute The GOP is in a battle of elephantine proportions.
Bipartisan Unity Is for Losers
Reading Time: < 1 minute Republicans like Lindsey Graham are all for bipartisan government now that they’re no longer in power.
A Cruz to Remember
Reading Time: < 1 minute Social media exploded yesterday when photos of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) taking his family on a trip to Cancun, Mexico, were shared by fellow travelers. Cruz returned on his own, making excuses and generally trying to deflect criticism.
Rush Limbaugh at the Pearly Gates
Reading Time: < 1 minute Rush Limbaugh, the vitriolic right-wing radio host who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Donald Trump, died Wednesday at age 70.