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Everyone is watching for a blue wave in November. If one arrives, I suspect it will reflect frustration with Trump and his policies more than newfound affection for Democrats. But another blue wave threatens Florida and the South, one that…
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“Liberty for all” is a stirring slogan. For many conservatives, however, it comes with an asterisk: unless you exercise it in ways they dislike. Want to marry someone of the same sex? Express your sexuality? Live openly as a transgender…
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In a classic Seinfeld episode, George Costanza concludes that every decision he has ever made has been wrong. Jerry offers a solution: “If every instinct you have is wrong, then the opposite would have to be right.” President Trump might…
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The one consistency of Donald Trump’s administration is inconsistency. Principles expire whenever his mood changes or political advantage beckons. Consider Russia. Trump has relaxed sanctions to allow Russian diesel imports, offering Vladimir Putin a financial lifeline while his forces continue…
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Donald Trump seems to believe public service means making the public look at his name. Walk around Washington and you’ll see his face looming over federal buildings, turning institutions that belong to Americans into advertisements for one man. His administration…
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When Dolly Parton died, conservatives joined the mourning. Donald Trump even assured us that she “really liked” him. Naturally, he found a way to make her passing about himself. But loving Dolly’s music and embracing her values are different things.…
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To celebrate 250 years of American independence, Donald Trump brought cage fighting to the White House lawn. Two and a half centuries of democratic aspiration, commemorated with an octagon. Remember when conservatives were aghast that Barack Obama supposedly disgraced the…
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With the midterms bearing down, Donald Trump is calling for the SAVE Act. But what exactly is he trying to save? My guess: himself and his party from getting kicked in the behind by voters. The proposal would require Americans…
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Knicks fans paint their faces blue and orange to show team spirit. Donald Trump apparently prefers his orange year round. For a president so offended by drag, he certainly seems comfortable with elaborate hair and a generous application of makeup.…
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Donald Trump has faced multiple attempts on his life. Every one deserves unequivocal condemnation. Political violence has no place in a democracy, regardless of the victim or the attacker’s politics. Yet Trump and his allies portray political violence as a…
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