Do-or-Die Time for al-Sharaa and Syria
Now the good-time vibes of the holidays and new Revolution have turned into the reality of the monumental task ahead for Syria.
The content of our discontent
So Let’s Put Together a Democratic Party Ad Campaign
The Democrats have had a rough couple of weeks. I can see what they were going for and, hey, the message didn’t hit. These things happen. Let’s brainstorm.
Saturday Morning Gaming: Knights in Tight Spaces
So far, the sequel does a good job of giving more of what the first game gave, good and hard.
SCOTUS Does Not Exist to Please You, Especially Amy Coney Barrett
Justice Amy Coney Barrett has independent legal judgment, which she exercises accordingly. This, apparently, is a problem for many.
Incoherency Doesn’t Mean It Can’t Work
Just because it doesn’t make sense to voters, doesn’t mean it won’t make sense to those whom the message is meant for.
POETS Day! Dryden and Marvell were Mean Girls
Dryden didn’t exactly cover himself in glory picking on Flecknoe as he did, publishing four years after the latter’s death. Not strictly ballroom.
No Country For Young Men? Nah, It’s Time to Grow Up
This is not an easy world in which to be a young man, but it is no excuse for listlessness, wanton rage, or a festering disdain for women.
The Real First 100 Days
Americans should expect more from leaders, on both sides, to recognize the moments they’re in and apply some course correction as needed.
Congress and Changes to the Indirect Cost Rate for NIH Grants
Congress has the opportunity to assert itself in addressing the question of what the appropriate indirect cost rate for NIH grants is.
Group Activity: President Donald Trump Address to Congress
President Donald Trump will address a joint session of congress tonight at 9pm ET. Watch live and comment here:
Group Activity The Full, Unedited Trump, Zelenskyy, and Vance Video
“This is going to be great television” quipped President Trump as his disastrous meeting with Ukraine’s Zelensky, VP Vance, and others ended.
