The coach gets to be the quarterback for 1 night

4 months ago

Tim Walz got the premier closing slot at Wednesday’s Democratic National Convention, and he did a lot with it, in…

Humor: Behind the scenes at McDonald’s

4 months ago

I can imagine the herky-jerky excitement at McDonald's headquarters in Chicago. No, not because of the nearby Democratic National Convention.…

The Democrats have a night of royalty

4 months ago

Tuesday was royalty night at the Democratic National Convention, with both Obamas speaking, and me wondering whether Barack or Michelle…

The last word about, and from, Joe Biden

4 months ago

The Democrats’ theme for Monday’s Night One was “For the People,” which is Kamala Harris’ tagline, reflecting how she introduced…

A very brief Political Science lecture

4 months ago

Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t think so. The Philadelphia Inquirer on Monday published a story based on a…

Why can’t JD Vance make up his mind?

4 months ago

The one word that best describes JD Vance is not “weird,” it is “changeable.” JD Vance and his wife Usha…

Is Walz weird? Judge for yourself

4 months ago

OK, that’s been cleared up. Gwen and Tim Walz. A pair of China-loving kids (Photo: USA Today) Democratic vice presidential…

Will Bunch accidentally shows his true colors

4 months ago

I rarely quickly return to a subject unless it is really warranted, and with Will Bunch it is. Lawyer Usha…

Ending the Michael Brown lie

4 months ago

Editor’s note: On the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death, I republish the column that proves “Hands up! Don’t shoot!”…

Will both sides PLEASE stop the bullshit?

4 months ago

“I’m tired of the bullshit.” That was the favorite expression of a guy I worked for (as a side gig)…