(Political Ramblings from a Little Left of Center)
I was recently asked my opinion on ranked choice voting (RCV). While I think it’s a great idea, I wasn’t sure it was a great blog topic. However, after some research and several conversations with friends, I’ve learned a few things: Many people have never heard of RCV. Some people have heard of RCV but…
Okay. Fine. I’ll post my two cents about 2024. I remain convinced that Democrats first need to be concerned about Moore v. Harper, coming this Fall to a Supreme Court near you. I discussed this case within a previous post and I also posted my related suggestion for keeping the Court out of politics. I…
Recently, the DHS Office of the Inspector General, the January 6 House committee, the National Archives, and likely the Department of Justice requested Secret Service text messages from around the time of the rioters’ attack on the US Capitol. It’s a reasonable request. Secret Service agents would have had front row seats to all relevant…
After a few thoroughly depressing posts heralding the End of The American Experiment, I sat down to contemplate how we could possibly survive the sweltering venom of the boiling witches’ brew in Washington, DC. “Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble.” Unfortunately, in our 21st century American version of a 17th century…
Three Supreme Court posts in a row. This may be the start of an unfortunate trend. While the Court’s decisions can be very difficult to parse, they are nonetheless very important. As a prelude, I’ll note that Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in this week as the first black woman on the Supreme Court. While…
For the five people on the Supreme Court who are unilaterally turning back our societal clock, I’ve resurrected a few real ad campaigns from decades past…
My father taught me that it was always best take a breath and calm down before responding in the moment out of anger. It was good advice and it still is. But, well, I’m absolutely livid. And I have this blog. Sorry, Dad. I did at least edit my first draft to remove (most of)…
[Part 3 of 3] During most election cycles, I remain only moderately aware of internal state races that aren’t in Texas. This time, however, I started looking at races in other states that could impact national elections. While it’s enormously sad that the conduct of democratic elections has become partisan, it is what it is. …
There are many stories in the news these days that irritate me. It’s not a particularly high bar. One story, however, struck a particularly raw nerve. Back in 2016, the so-called “Religious Right” made a bargain with the devil to flush any pretense of spiritual convictions and offer their unqualified support for the former President…
[Part 2 of 3] During most election cycles, I remain only moderately aware of internal state races that aren’t in Texas. This time, however, I started looking at races in other states that could impact national elections. While it’s enormously sad that the conduct of democratic elections has become partisan, it is what it is. …