Culture
Tom Cotton is the very conservative junior senator from Arkansas, which should guarantee him a certain degree of anonymity, which he has overcome by being 1) very conservative, and 2) very articulate. Maybe not too much of a surprise from a man who got both his undergraduate and law degree
Politics
Way back at the end of July, that seems a century ago, as the palace intrigue was winding up, with Kamala Harris winning the game of musical Presidential chairs, I gave her some heartfelt advice in a 5-point plan, which she seems to have taken, although I have no evidence
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This is a necessary postscript to my last column, which was a “review” of Kamala Harris’ acceptance speech. I wanted to focus on her, alone. There were other points worth mentioning, but a good column is like a rifle, with a single, well-defined target, rather than a shotgun that scatters
Politics
Tuesday was royalty night at the Democratic National Convention, with both Obamas speaking, and me wondering whether Barack or Michelle would get the craziest welcome. I can’t judge volume, but I can use a stop watch. Advantage, Barack — 1 minute and 30 seconds of wild applause, to 1:17
Politics
The Democrats’ theme for Monday’s Night One was “For the People,” which is Kamala Harris’ tagline, reflecting how she introduced herself in court when she was a prosecutor. I call it Losers Elders Night, with the two biggest names being losing Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, and nudged-into-retirement President Joe
Journalism
I rarely quickly return to a subject unless it is really warranted, and with Will Bunch it is. I had my say less than two weeks ago, but I had to return for a smaller bite today. As many of you know, Bunch is the resident Chicken Little of the
Culture
Editor’s note: On the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death, I republish the column that proves “Hands up! Don’t shoot!” was built on a lie. —- Without meaning to, George Floyd has brought us together, both Americans and foreigners. There have been more memorials and protest marches
Politics
So now we know, Kamala Harris has turned left and rolled the dice by selecting leftist, two-term Minnesota governor Tim Walz. Harris is already being portrayed by Republicans as the “most liberal U.S. senator,” one of the coastal elites. Harris is to the left of Joe Biden, and has
Culture
The big smear of Kamala Harris is well underway, founded and excited almost exclusively by men. I said almost. There are some female haters out there, too. But the men are the big, fat hypocrites. And I know commenting on a woman’s appearance puts me at risk, but I
Politics
While many Democrats try to manacle Donald J. Trump to Project 2025, which he has disavowed, a more fair evaluation of his plans is the GOP national platform, which was tailored to his taste and ideas. You can read it here, and I hope you do. It is not long
Government
The plaque on the wall says “Best City Agency.” The wall is on the welcome center dreary double-wide impound lot building operated by the Philadelphia Parking Authority at 6 E. Oregon, a truly desolate stretch of a street just behind nowhere. The plaque was from the 2023 “Best of Philadelphia”
Journalism
I had two guilty pleasures when I was still a columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer Daily News. One was reading Christine Flowers’ weekly column. The other was looking at Will Bunch’s column. Note I said “looking at,” not reading. The “why” is simple. Dogs eat vomit. I don’t.