Politics

EU to ban Americans over coronavirus / John McCain’s 2008 campaign manager with a brutal commentary on Trump.

Share of wealth held by 35 year-olds of different generations has declined strikingly.

He tells them every single day not to trust anyone, not to believe in the healing power of love and redemption and peace.

Books and podcasts that I’ve been cogitating about.

A proposed rule of thumb: extravagant claims of personal superiority often invite skepticism about the quality being claimed.

A short satirical response to reports that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke was considering a role at Fox News.

An Election Day reflection on Trump, Sean Hannity, and the cost of prioritizing political victory over civic norms.

A brief comment on Melania Trump’s explanation of her jacket message and her remarks about being bullied.

A brief link commenting on Republicans’ behaviour after a political victory.

Reflections on Christopher Browning’s analysis of democratic decline, Republican polarization, and the Kavanaugh confirmation debate.