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The Constitutional Crisis Has Arrived
Time for the House Democrats to arrest Rudy Giuliani.
A note of gratitude
Since I announced I’m going to focus on the Editorial Board full-time, I’ve gotten a huge reaction in the form of actual paying subscribers! Thank you soooo much! I’m once again humbled by your blessing and investment. I’m also energized to do more with the Editorial Board. In the coming days and weeks, I’m going to roll out some…
Erdogan Exploits Republican Impotence
With the Kremlin’s help, Turkey is forcing GOP to eat its humiliation.
How Much Humiliation Can Republicans Tolerate?
First, Iran bloodied Trump’s nose. Now, it’s Turkey. Who’s next?
A note from me
Dear friends, I’m writing today to ask for help. You may not know that at the same time I’ve been publishing this newsletter for normal people in plain English, I held down a steady day job. That job was a good job. It provided flexible hours, relatively low stress and pretty good benefits. That job,…
Trump Isn’t New to Cheating
The first time we didn’t quite notice. The second time is different.
It’s Still a Crime If Everyone Sees It
The president is doing what all totalitarians have done.
No, Impeachment Is Not a Coup
It’s a way of bringing politics back to normal.
Why Trump Is Still Fighting Mueller
It’s less about 2020 than about validating his presidency.
Trump’s Weakness Catches Up to Him
The more he struggles, the more he proves the case against him.