It’s hard for me to describe how much I once loathed Richard Nixon. As a college student during the Watergate scandal, I celebrated when he quit on the cusp of impeachment. I firmly believed, along with millions of others, that Nixon was the lowest human being ever elevated to our highest office and his track record of anti-constitutional crimes would never be … [Read more...] about Richard Nixon doesn’t look so bad after all
Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase
When the justices weigh the arguments, they will focus on the meaning of the first sentence of the 14th Amendment, known as the citizenship clause. zimmytws/Getty Images Morgan Marietta, University of Tennessee The Supreme Court on April 1, 2026, will hear oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara, the case that challenges the Trump … [Read more...] about Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase
MIKE JOHNSON’S TSA LINE CLOSED
A Nursing Home Owner Got a Trump Pardon. The Families of His Patients Got Nothing
A Nursing Home Owner Got a Trump Pardon. The Families of His Patients Got Nothing. Doris Coulson remained spirited even as her illness progressed — watching cooking shows on TV, working crossword puzzles and wheeling herself down the hallways of her nursing home to show off her granddaughter when she came to visit. Coulson had been admitted to Hillview Post Acute and … [Read more...] about A Nursing Home Owner Got a Trump Pardon. The Families of His Patients Got Nothing
War Is Hell!
I seem to remember that our brave president found a way to forego military service during the Vietnam War. I wouldn’t call him a draft dodger, but the poor guy found a podiatrist who said that bone spurs on his feet would prevent him from being a soldier and he never served in the military. Five deferments! Subsequently, he called soldiers who fought for our nation suckers and … [Read more...] about War Is Hell!
TRUMP MARKET MANIPULATION
Millions are protesting — but boycotts might be key to changing government policies
The ‘No Kings’ protests have drawn millions of Americans and may grow even larger. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images Lisa Schirch, University of Notre Dame and David Cortright, University of Notre Dame The organizers of the estimated 3,000 “No Kings” protests, rallies and other events planned for March 28, 2026, say they expect that the … [Read more...] about Millions are protesting — but boycotts might be key to changing government policies
Grifting With The Aliens (Cartoon and Column)
Those aliens are going to starve Did Donald Trump commit treason? Yeah probably. Did we go to war just so Donald Trump and his buddies could make a few bucks? Maybe, and it is a definite possibility. We are talking about a lowlife and some vile motherfuckers here. Over the weekend, Donald Trump gave the Iranians 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz, or he would start … [Read more...] about Grifting With The Aliens (Cartoon and Column)
How far can Iran’s ballistic missiles reach? A defense expert explains how the missiles work, and what Iran can and can’t hit
Iran launched two missiles, possibly modified versions of this Khorramshahr ballistic missile, at the island of Diego Garcia. Iranian Defense Ministry via AP Iain Boyd, University of Colorado Boulder Iran fired two ballistic missiles on March 20, 2026, at the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia, which hosts a strategically important joint … [Read more...] about How far can Iran’s ballistic missiles reach? A defense expert explains how the missiles work, and what Iran can and can’t hit
Why Where People Move Matters in 21st-Century Elections
Elections in the 21st century are no longer shaped only by campaign speeches, party loyalty, or TV debates. Increasingly, they are being shaped by something quieter but far more powerful: where people choose to live. Millions of Americans are relocating every year — for jobs, affordability, lifestyle, and values — and in doing so, they are redrawing the political map of the … [Read more...] about Why Where People Move Matters in 21st-Century Elections
Meet two sides of the antisemitic coin
by Christine Flowers I’ve received a few letters from readers over the past few weeks asking me why I keep writing about antisemitism. One was a simple question, with no negative intent. The others run the gamut between “stop carrying water for the Jews” to “anti-Zionism isn’t Jew hatred so stop it” to “you’re a two-note moron: abortion and the Jews.” That’s not … [Read more...] about Meet two sides of the antisemitic coin
Gay of Hormuz (Cartoon and Column)
And this is why we need $200 billion and more marines First, Donald Trump insults our allies and verbally attacks them. He tells them that they're not needed, he bullies them, and even threatens to invade one of them. Then, he starts a war, and he asks for their help. When they refuse, he says we don't need them anyway. And now, he says they're cowards for not helping him in … [Read more...] about Gay of Hormuz (Cartoon and Column)
HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ nails how hospital cyberattacks create chaos, endanger patients and disrupt critical care
Jeffrey Tully, University of California, San Diego and Christian Dameff, University of California, San Diego HBO Max’s enormously popular television series “The Pitt” is receiving plaudits for its realistic depiction of the trials and tribulations of health care in an urban emergency room. Now in its second season, which premiered on Jan. 8, 2026, the show follows Dr. … [Read more...] about HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ nails how hospital cyberattacks create chaos, endanger patients and disrupt critical care
BIPARTISAN CONDEMNATION FOR TRUMP’S “DISGUSTING” POST CELEBRATING ROBERT MUELLER’S DEATH
Vile? Disgusting? A reflection of a "sick" individual who happens to be President? Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of bipartisan condemnation over his gleeful response to the death of former FBI Director and special counsel Robert Mueller. The former Vietnam War veteran led the investigation into into Trump, who later claimed he was exonerated. His reaction to … [Read more...] about BIPARTISAN CONDEMNATION FOR TRUMP’S “DISGUSTING” POST CELEBRATING ROBERT MUELLER’S DEATH
MAGA’s dilemma as Trump’s needless war continues
by Elwood Watson The undefined war the U.S. and Israel are fighting in Iran has reached its third week, with no signs of stopping. Social media continues to be dominated by riveting images of exploding oil tankers and refineries, alarmingly skyrocketing prices, and the remains of an annihilated Iranian elementary school. Leaders and military experts have provided no … [Read more...] about MAGA’s dilemma as Trump’s needless war continues
Overconfidence is how wars are lost — lessons from Vietnam, Afghanistan and Ukraine for the war in Iran were ignored
Plumes of smoke and fire rise after debris from an intercepted Iranian drone struck an oil facility, according to authorities, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, on March 14, 2026. AP Photo/Altaf Qadri Monica Duffy Toft, Tufts University Wars are rarely lost first on the battlefield. They are lost in leaders’ minds ? when leaders misread … [Read more...] about Overconfidence is how wars are lost — lessons from Vietnam, Afghanistan and Ukraine for the war in Iran were ignored
More Forever Wars
Is this exactly what MAGA voted for? I drew a local cartoon today for the Fredericksburg Advance, which you will see Sunday. Since I don't usually draw a national cartoon on Fridays when I'm drawing for the Advance, consider this a bonus cartoon. You have heard MAGAts say, “This is exactly what I voted for” as you watch law-abiding immigrants being thrown into … [Read more...] about More Forever Wars
Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst-case scenario for Gulf states
A view of the liquefied natural gas production at the Ras Laffan facility in Qatar. Stringer/picture alliance via Getty Images Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Rice University The U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran took a dangerous turn on March 18, 2026, with tit-for-tat strikes on critical energy infrastructure that amount to the most … [Read more...] about Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst-case scenario for Gulf states
What Cesar Chavez Cost the Movement
by Matt Garcia His Crimes Against Women and His 'Too Big to Fail' Persona Created Immeasurable Harm Those who quote Shakespeare's Julius Caesar often mistake “Et tu, Brute?” as the dictator’s final line, as Caesar realizes his friend, Marcus Junius Brutus, has stabbed him. With vulgar Caesars dominating the news, from Donald Trump to Cesar Chavez, perhaps Caesar’s actual … [Read more...] about What Cesar Chavez Cost the Movement
How hatred of Jews became a common ground for Islamic terrorists and left-wing extremists, fueling domestic terrorism
A woman gathers children as law enforcement responds at a Michigan synagogue after an assailant drove a vehicle into the building on March 12, 2026. AP Photo/Corey Williams Arie Perliger, UMass Lowell Every major escalation in the Middle East sends shock waves far beyond the region. In the United States, those shock waves arrive not as … [Read more...] about How hatred of Jews became a common ground for Islamic terrorists and left-wing extremists, fueling domestic terrorism