A response to Michael W. McConnell The debt ceiling is a source of immense controversy and political fighting. The question of whether or not to raise the debt ceiling, meaning to allow the government to borrow more money, has been a sticky and sometimes downright frustrating exercise. Even among Democrats1. With that controversy comes various…

Ron DeSantis is at it again Ron DeSantis is at again with his unending war on academia. Whether it is his de facto ban on books in his state, or his consistent attempts to suppress the presence of LGBTQ people in public schools, DeSantis has displayed a horrid inclination towards censoring ideas that don’t fit…

Good afternoon everyone, I hope you are doing well. It has been a while since I wrote on this website since I announced my move to Substack. Admittedly, I have missed the style of this website, but I am staying with Substack since it has started to grow and is at much less risk. But…

Despite some difficulty, the podcast is going to return this Sunday before returning to its normal schedule of Saturday podcasts Good morning everyone! Welcome to all the new subscribers and followers, it is good to see some new names in the newsletter. I am happy to announce that after several months of difficulty, The Progressive…

Despite conservative protests to the contrary, Tucker Carlson’s conduct justified his firing. It should have happened years ago. The infamous commentator and Fox News contributor, Tucker Carlson, is officially out, much to the chagrin of many conservative commentators.1 The move, which occurred on April 24th, is undoubtedly going to shake up the conservative media sphere.…

Despite previously looking as though he was a serious contender for President in 2024, DeSantis is now looking increasingly weak. Despite media speculation that Trump was losing control of the Republican Party and that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis could replace him, there seems to be a shift towards the former president. And it appears DeSantis…

Among other things. I am getting sick and tired of this petulant manbaby’s inadequacy. In case any of you have not heard, Twitter CEO and overall failure of a moderator, Elon Musk, has decided to make changes to the way Twitter interacts with links for Substack, which is a popular and free program for writing…

Pluralism is being destroyed in Nashville. In a stunning display of power politics, the Tennessee state legislature has officially expelled two state representatives over their decision to protest with young children criticizing the legislature for their inaction on gun control. The decision initially targeted three representatives but is not another example of the right’s dedication…

A year-old challenge is finally answered. Addressing previous interpretations of history is a complicated and difficult affair, one that requires nuances, primary sources, and an understanding of one’s own goals in writing on a given subject. Much of my writing career has been dedicated to that endeavor, especially regarding historical memory and the misrepresentation of…

A Washington Post report suggests a possible basis for an obstruction of justice charge Donald Trump can’t get a break. Though plagued by multiple legal scandals, the former president’s legal woes seem to be getting worse and worse. First came an indictment from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Brag, and now, The Washington Post reports that…