Well, even accepting the horrifying justification for further blurring the line between fantasy and reality, this particular conspiracy theory is just as likely to depress turnout by driving cynicism/fatalism. Also, we're going to lose a race to the bottom on conspiracy theories
December 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Well, even accepting the horrifying justification for further blurring the line between fantasy and reality, this particular conspiracy theory is just as likely to depress turnout by driving cynicism/fatalism. Also, we're going to lose a race to the bottom on conspiracy theories
This is a ton of wedgies this early in the season, right?
December 3, 2025 at 11:51 AM
This is a ton of wedgies this early in the season, right?
CTA solicited comments at some point but no one ever responded to my email about cutting stops on the 8
November 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
CTA solicited comments at some point but no one ever responded to my email about cutting stops on the 8
Greatest city in the world, culturally and historically important to America, and fully deserving of a great documentary
November 25, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Greatest city in the world, culturally and historically important to America, and fully deserving of a great documentary
Are there numbers on the demographics of DOGE cuts / other government RIFs? I wouldn't be surprised if the effect fell particularly hard on Black women
November 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Are there numbers on the demographics of DOGE cuts / other government RIFs? I wouldn't be surprised if the effect fell particularly hard on Black women
This would have been dumb at any point since at least 1994, but it's especially dumb during this administration.
November 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
This would have been dumb at any point since at least 1994, but it's especially dumb during this administration.
Devil in the Grove, Blood Telegram, Midnight in Chernobyl, Say Nothing
November 20, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Devil in the Grove, Blood Telegram, Midnight in Chernobyl, Say Nothing
Maybe the craziest opinion I've ever read. The Soros stuff is peak Fox News grandpa
November 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Maybe the craziest opinion I've ever read. The Soros stuff is peak Fox News grandpa
I agree they probably won't touch the stove. But in addition to the obvious question about whether the Court gives the for-cause requirement teeth, this Tarullo paper raised some issues the Court didn't have to address in Wilcox, including a way Trump can avoid HE:
www.brookings.edu/articles/can...
www.brookings.edu/articles/can...
Can the Federal Reserve be split in two? | Brookings
Former Fed gov. Tarullo explores the idea that a president can fire a Fed governor over regulatory (but not monetary) policy & why this split is untenable.
www.brookings.edu
November 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I agree they probably won't touch the stove. But in addition to the obvious question about whether the Court gives the for-cause requirement teeth, this Tarullo paper raised some issues the Court didn't have to address in Wilcox, including a way Trump can avoid HE:
www.brookings.edu/articles/can...
www.brookings.edu/articles/can...
They'll probably stick with it, but dicta from an unsigned shadow docket order doesn't inspire a ton of confidence.
November 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
They'll probably stick with it, but dicta from an unsigned shadow docket order doesn't inspire a ton of confidence.
The Wilcox opinion? Sort of a thin reed since it's dicta and, as Kagan points out, it doesn't make much sense.
Still, I assume SCOTUS is too afraid of the fallout to let Trump mess with the Federal Reserve.
Still, I assume SCOTUS is too afraid of the fallout to let Trump mess with the Federal Reserve.
November 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The Wilcox opinion? Sort of a thin reed since it's dicta and, as Kagan points out, it doesn't make much sense.
Still, I assume SCOTUS is too afraid of the fallout to let Trump mess with the Federal Reserve.
Still, I assume SCOTUS is too afraid of the fallout to let Trump mess with the Federal Reserve.
Encouraging good relations, mutual support, and an appreciation of history is worth the pittance this costs
November 16, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Encouraging good relations, mutual support, and an appreciation of history is worth the pittance this costs
Front-runners don't have a great record of winning the Dem nomination. Who cares?
November 16, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Front-runners don't have a great record of winning the Dem nomination. Who cares?
This is just my personal wish list as a Chicagoan who's from Louisiana. Thinking nationally, I'd guess electrifying Metrolink and extending the Acela into Virginia (with the goal of extending HSR to Charlotte and Atlanta) would be better
November 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This is just my personal wish list as a Chicagoan who's from Louisiana. Thinking nationally, I'd guess electrifying Metrolink and extending the Acela into Virginia (with the goal of extending HSR to Charlotte and Atlanta) would be better
Also electrifying the Wolverine
November 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Also electrifying the Wolverine
Less specific, but:
Detroit - Toronto connection, routing the Borealis through Madison, New Orleans - Baton Rouge connection
Detroit - Toronto connection, routing the Borealis through Madison, New Orleans - Baton Rouge connection
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Less specific, but:
Detroit - Toronto connection, routing the Borealis through Madison, New Orleans - Baton Rouge connection
Detroit - Toronto connection, routing the Borealis through Madison, New Orleans - Baton Rouge connection
I think it could work if the wrought iron were smaller. They're close! Also for accuracy one of the letters should be missing
November 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I think it could work if the wrought iron were smaller. They're close! Also for accuracy one of the letters should be missing
I feel bad for him, he's gotten absolutely rocked this year
November 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I feel bad for him, he's gotten absolutely rocked this year
Best non-fiction I've read in years
November 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Best non-fiction I've read in years