Is Alligator Alcatraz a Concentration Camp?

One expert says yes.

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Tariff Letters

Mail time!

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Saturday's Forum

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In Front of Our Noses: "Shylocks"

Trump uses an antisemitic slur.

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Scapegoating and Merchandizing Cruelty

Believe it when people tell you who they are.

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Why Celebrate July 4th?

America is always both what it claims to be and what it actually is. The Fourth of July, then, marks our aspirations—and also our shortcomings.

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Declaration of Independence: A Fisking

A conservative blogger's perspective on the Declaration of Independence.

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A Photo for the Fourth

"Sky Light"

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Happy Fourth of July! Forum

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Tabby Thursday

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Worst of the Worst Update

Reality v. unreality.

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Thursday's Forum

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In Front of Our Noses: Media Intimidation

An attack on the First Amendment in plain sight.

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Senate Passes BBB. Will House Go Along?

They're talking a big game now, but they'll likely bend a knee. Again.

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Wednesday's Forum

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Checking in on The List

Where are we with my concerns about the Trump administration?

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Musk Threats Over Big Beautiful Bill

Of course you realize this means war.

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Welcome to July Forum

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Site Update: Email Edition

A fix if you haven't been getting comment updates.

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A Bigly Unpopular Bill

Have I ever noted the Congress is less responsive to the public than it should be?

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American Patriotism at 250

This ain't 1976.

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Some Additional Thoughts on Primaries and Competition

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Some Thoughts on the NYC Democratic Primary

Thoughts on the election and on the electoral rules used.

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It's AG Monday!

Khaaaaaaan!

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