On Saturday, Americans had some measure of clarity on the two most important issues facing
Category: politics
D.C. Dysfunction & The Lost Art Of Civic Responsibility
Good news: University of Michigan sentiment managed to post what, on the surface anyway, appeared to
‘Never Quite Say Never’
Cans were kicked both on fresh stimulus to help the US weather the winter virus
For A Good Cause
Headlines on Tuesday were dominated by the UK’s vaccine rollout (the first among western nations),
Divide, Conquer & Stay Rich
Part of COVID-19’s legacy will be the extent to which the pandemic laid bare the
Only In America
“Much like the mythological ‘kraken’ monster after which plaintiffs have named this lawsuit, their claims
‘The Patients Are Sick’: CNBC’s Dangerous Cosplay
This week, the US garnered the dubious distinction of recording a record number of coronavirus
Scotch Tape & Paperclips
At this point, you have to laugh. Clearly, the macabre context (i.e., a deadly epidemic
Comically Offensive
A convoluted, mishmash of headlines bombarded anyone who was paying attention on Wednesday, as key
‘It’s A F**king Joke’: Capitol Hill Grapples With Trump’s Latest Veto Threat
Donald Trump said something egregious on Tuesday evening. In itself, that certainly isn’t “news,” especially
Iran Suffers Another Grievous Blow As Fakhrizadeh Assassinated In Drive-By
“A scientist has been the victim of an assassination attempt in an armed attack by
Transition Lenses
Markets were pleased Tuesday as some of the lingering uncertainty around the US election lifted
Weary & Wary
Market participants headed into the holiday-shortened week weary of increasingly absurd political theatrics and wary
The Wound That Never Heals: Lacan Meets Trump
[Read more from NOTES FROM DISGRACELAND and follow on Twitter] 22. XI 2020 There is
Dom Pérignon Democracy
Michigan’s Republican leadership said most of the right things on Friday evening, after emerging from
‘Simple Truths’: Slowly, But Surely, Trump Loses Fight With Democracy
It won’t be for lack of trying. That’s how history will describe Donald Trump’s efforts
‘Setting Biden Up For Disaster’: Steve Mnuchin Faces Allegations Of Sabotage
Steve Mnuchin came under what it’s fair to describe as intense scrutiny on Friday, after
Hugo Chavez Returns, Trump Goes There, And Steve Mnuchin Wants His Money Back
I hoped it wouldn’t come to this, but I can’t say I’m surprised. On Friday,
Here And Now
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: US equities were torn between encouraging vaccine
No, ‘Seriously’
Donald Trump was in the news Tuesday for all the usual reasons — plus a
Pay No Attention To That Flaming Country
The latest wave of vaccine optimism receded a bit on Tuesday as the reality of
Vaccine Push Faces Test In America, Where ‘Freedom’ Is ‘The Gateway Drug To Pseudoscience’
Over the weekend, Ron Klain, incoming White House chief of staff, underscored a crucial point
Lukewarm Congratulations
Global equities were mixed and Wall Street looked to end a rollercoaster week with gains
Cancel Thanksgiving
If you’re wondering how it’s going in the US when it comes to containing COVID-19,
Trump Abandons Stimulus Push With 10 Million Americans Jobless. Focuses On Election Litigation
Donald Trump has given up on passing another virus relief bill. Or, if you like
America’s Government Is Failing
It’s exceedingly difficult to know what is and isn’t “worth” mentioning these days when it
Skepticism, Dispersion, And ‘Fanciful, Specious’ Theories
The rotation set in motion by Monday’s vaccine breakthrough extended into Tuesday, which ended up
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