Politics

Joe Exotic for President: Why Not?
The convicted felon is the candidate we need and the leader we deserve.

Stirewaltisms: Erin Go Biden
How the president reversed his fortunes in a year.

Stop the Squeal, Revisited
Republicans might finally be losing interest in election denialism.

SVB’s Political Fault Lines
Plus: Trump steps up his retail politics game and House Republicans demand answers over the unauthorized release of military records.

Pence Tries to Have It Both Ways Regarding January 6
He says history will hold Donald Trump responsible, but he has little interest in helping history reach its conclusion.

Who Needs the MSM?
The 2024 GOP field will likely see little use for mainstream journalists. For some candidates, that might be a mistake.

How ESG Became a Right-Wing Flashpoint
Plus: ‘Anything that gets you asking me questions about Jan. 6 instead of asking me about inflation, I think is a bad idea for Republicans.’

The Power of a Bad Idea
Howell Cobb used phony theological, pseudo-scientific babble to argue for the perpetuation of slavery.

Our Best Stuff on Tucker Carlson, the CHIPS Act, and 2024
Plus: It’s been three years since the pandemic got real.

Trump’s Twisted Nationalism
To the former president, making America great again is about nothing more than making himself the most important person in the world.