The Kavanaugh assault allegations are a reminder that Democrats were smart to push out Al Franken

The swirling controversy over allegations that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh attempted to rape a 15-year-old when he was 17 is a reminder that Democrats were right to accept the resignation of Sen. Al Franken months ago. via The Kavanaugh assault allegations are a reminder that Democrats were smart to push out Al Franken

Republicans Finally Got to See Why the Internet Finds Right-Wing Trolls So Insufferable

Oh, the irony of Alex Jones and Laura Loomer disrupting GOP hearings partly focused on censoring conservatives. Republicans Finally Got to See Why the Internet Finds Right-Wing Trolls So Insufferable The gap between Democrats and National Review conservatives is dwarfed by the chasm between National Review conservatives and Infowars conservatism.

The Harriet Tubman $20 Stamp

Frustrated that the US Treasury Department is walking back plans to replace Andrew Jackson on the front of the $20 bill with Harriet Tubman, Dano Wall created a 3D-printed stamp that can be used to transform Jacksons into Tubmans on the twenties in your pocketbook. via The Harriet Tubman $20 Stamp

Jerry Brown’s Legacy: A $6.1 Billion Budget Surplus in California

LOS ANGELES—California Gov. Jerry Brown appears poised to exit office next year with a top political priority in hand: free from the massive budget deficits that had weighed on his predecessors. Buoyed by tax increases passed under his administration and a strong economy, Mr. via Jerry Brown’s Legacy: A $6.1 Billion Budget Surplus in California This WSJ… Continue reading Jerry Brown’s Legacy: A $6.1 Billion Budget Surplus in California

The problem with Twitter, as shown by the Sarah Jeong fracas

At National Review, Jonah Goldberg has a column on the Sarah Jeong fracas that is wrong in, I think, a useful way. He begins with an anecdote: When I was a youngish teenager, I went to the bank one day. (This was pre-ATM machines, kids. via The problem with Twitter, as shown by the Sarah… Continue reading The problem with Twitter, as shown by the Sarah Jeong fracas

“Socialism” vs. “capitalism” is a false dichotomy

We need go-go capitalism to afford a generous welfare state, and people won’t support go-go capitalism without a safety net. “Socialists” and Republicans forget different parts of this lesson. “Socialism” vs. “capitalism” is a false dichotomy “We need go-go capitalism to afford a generous welfare state, and people won’t support go-go capitalism without a safety… Continue reading “Socialism” vs. “capitalism” is a false dichotomy

Judge in Paul Manafort trial says he has been threatened and is now under US Marshal protection

Judge T.S. Ellis said at a hearing in Manafort’s case that he will not release the names of jurors deliberating Manafort’s fate because he is worried about their safety. Manafort is being prosecuted by special counsel Robert Mueller’s team. Judge in Paul Manafort trial says he has been threatened and is now under US Marshal… Continue reading Judge in Paul Manafort trial says he has been threatened and is now under US Marshal protection