Everybody Wants Credit for the Blue WaveJust a friendly reminder that the people pumping out post-election analysis pieces usually have their own agendas and vested interests. Nov 10 26November 10, 2026Article at The Present Age
“Presumably Negative Feelings”A look at how the Times handled Beatrice Keul’s new rape allegation against Trump, and at the romance columnist who reposted the criticism. Nov 06 26November 06, 2026Article at The Present Age
Wednesday’s Election Takes Are Already Written28 seats, then 37, then 39. Same “meh.” Nov 03 26November 03, 2026Article at The Present Age
Republicans Are Already Sowing Doubt About Election Results, NaturallyThey’re laying the groundwork for chaos. Nov 02 26November 02, 2026Article at The Present Age
Why Wouldn’t Google’s AI Mode Say Who Won the 2020 Election?Google’s AI Mode wouldn’t say who won the 2020 election. Google calls it a technical gap, but nobody outside Google can check. Oct 29 26October 29, 2026Article at The Present Age
“The Cheesecake Factory Is a Great American Institution”A look at the right’s pretend outrage over Obama’s Cheesecake Factory joke, and the Dijon mustard that came before it. Oct 28 26October 28, 2026Article at The Present Age
The Patriot Act Turns 25Anyone under 30 doesn’t remember a country without it. So here’s what’s in it. Oct 26 26October 26, 2026Article at The Present Age
The Midterms Are Less Than Two Weeks Away. Make a Voting Plan.The Onion’s new voting game is a good excuse to figure out what you’ll do at your actual polling place on Nov. 3. Oct 23 26October 23, 2026Article at The Present Age
Nobody Knows Who Sent the Fake Trans Mailers. Plenty of Texas Conservatives Decided It Doesn’t Matter.The parts of the fake trans mailer Texas conservatives were angriest about didn’t come from the trans group it promotes. Oct 22 26October 22, 2026Article at The Present Age
Abdul El-Sayed Disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood. It Didn’t Count.On Abdul El-Sayed, the Muslim Brotherhood, and who gets asked to disavow what. Oct 20 26October 20, 2026Article at The Present Age
“Never Lied, I Just Doubled Down on Wrong Information”A look at a viral smear campaign waged against Texas Democrat James Talarico. Oct 15 26October 15, 2026Article at The Present Age
What Happened to ABC's Story About Trump's SonsSay what you got wrong. Oct 13 26October 13, 2026Article at The Present Age
“We Will Never Interfere”David Ellison, the same day: ‘We have a good relationship with this administration.’” Oct 09 26October 09, 2026Article at The Present Age
The "Access Hollywood Tape," 10 Years LaterLooking back at the 10th anniversary of the Access Hollywood tape, it’s clear this was the moment the party fully caved to Trump. Oct 07 26October 07, 2026Article at The Present Age
Jumping Off PointSen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO)’s flub got me thinking... Oct 02 26October 02, 2026Article at The Present Age
“Never Let It Rest”“Until your good gets better and your better gets best.” Sep 29 26September 29, 2026Article at The Present Age
TrainwreckOld habits, especially embarrassing ones, die hard. Sep 24 26September 24, 2026Article at The Present Age
Don’t Get Scammed by Trump the ScammerHis promises of free money are part of a broader playbook. Sep 14 26September 14, 2026Article at The Present Age
Donald Trump Lies a Lot About 9/11Like... a lot, a lot. Sep 09 26September 09, 2026Article at The Present Age
“Quacks Like a Duck Problem”CBS News under Bari Weiss continues to get worse. Sep 02 26September 02, 2026Article at The Present Age
