White Rural Rage, the new book by Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman, stands out in its genre for some of the things it doesn’t do. It’s not a long finger-wag at Democrats and liberals for ignoring rural America. It’s not a coded apologia for certain people’s racism. In fact, Schaller and Waldman mince no words… Continue reading Inside White Rural Rage: A Talk With Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman
Trump’s Unbearable Temptation to Dump His Truth Social Stock
Even if Trump avoids using liquid assets to post the $175 million bond, though, he will soon need more cash for other reasons. As I observed last week, he is facing an avalanche of adverse legal judgments, and, barring a miraculous change in Trump’s behavior, the strong likelihood of many more in the future—so many… Continue reading Trump’s Unbearable Temptation to Dump His Truth Social Stock
Trump’s Racist Obsession with Asian Cars
Trump’s rhetoric seems fringe and erratic. But coming from the putative leader of the Republican party, such talk has a broader impact. In an apparent flashback to that 1981 sledgehammer scene, there have been numerous reported instances recently of vandalism at EV charging stations, complicating consumers’ efforts to charge their vehicles. Worse, he’s stoking hostility… Continue reading Trump’s Racist Obsession with Asian Cars
Do You Know Where Your Strawberries Come From?
Nike’s competitive advantage is not in its products but in its brand. Nike spends most of its time and energy putting together ad campaigns featuring the swoosh. A generic gray shirt might sell for $10, but the same shirt made in the same factory with a swoosh printed on it sells for three times more.… Continue reading Do You Know Where Your Strawberries Come From?
Horror in Baltimore: Awful New Info Emerges About Six Missing Workers
Two days after a major bridge collapsed in Baltimore when a cargo ship rammed into it, we still know little about six bridge workers who are presumed dead after an intensive search. Little by little, we’re learning that police were just about to alert the workers about the pending crash but were a hair too… Continue reading Horror in Baltimore: Awful New Info Emerges About Six Missing Workers
Jeffrey Clark Screws Over Donald Trump Big-Time in 2020 Election Case
“So, let me get this straight, the Judge’s daughter is allowed to post pictures of her ‘dream’ of putting me in jail, the Manhattan D.A. is able to say whatever lies about me he wants, the Judge can violate our Laws and Constitution at every turn, but I am not allowed to talk about the… Continue reading Jeffrey Clark Screws Over Donald Trump Big-Time in 2020 Election Case
MTG: If Republicans Lose House Speakership, It’s Totally Not My Fault
Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is attempting to stave off criticism of her recent effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, declaring that she wouldn’t be accepting any of the blame if the move ends in a legislative power flip between the two parties, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries claiming the seat. (Sneak peek:… Continue reading MTG: If Republicans Lose House Speakership, It’s Totally Not My Fault
Trump “Loves” That RFK Jr. Is Running—and We Bet You Can Guess Why
“This judge treated him viciously, telling him either you cooperate or I’m putting you in jail for 15 years,” Trump continued. “He pled, and went to jail for very minor offenses, highly unusual, served 4 months in Rikers, and now they are after him again, this time for allegedly lying (doesn’t look like a lie… Continue reading Trump “Loves” That RFK Jr. Is Running—and We Bet You Can Guess Why
Comer Tries a Deep-State Excuse for His Dead Biden Impeachment Crusade
Representative James Comer has found a new scapegoat for his impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden going up in flames: It’s all the deep state’s fault. Comer made the wild claim during a Monday appearance on the Fox News radio show Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla. The House Oversight Committee chair insisted that Attorney General… Continue reading Comer Tries a Deep-State Excuse for His Dead Biden Impeachment Crusade
Alabama Democrat Proves You Can Flip GOP Seats by Running on Abortion
A special election in Alabama on Tuesday proved one thing for Democrats: Abortion is a winning issue. Democratic candidate Marilyn Lands defeated her Republican opponent, Madison City Council member Teddy Powell, for a state House seat in a deep-red district after she made abortion and in vitro fertilization access a cornerstone of her campaign. “Today,… Continue reading Alabama Democrat Proves You Can Flip GOP Seats by Running on Abortion