AG Monday: Godzilla!

Tom and Steven talk the King of the Monsters this week on Ancient Geeks!

The Trump Administration’s Not-So-Quiet Advance of Christian Nationalism

We are observing an effort to embed democratically questionable sectarian norms into the day-to-day life of federal workplaces. 

The Nationalist Movement and the Transformation of the Republican Party

Thinking about the evolution (or is it devolution) of the GOP since the 1990s.

A Very Good Week For Putin

The Russian autocrat may be on the verge of getting what he wants.

Reactionary Christian Nationalism on Display

A window into White Christian Nationalism (as endorsed by Pete Hegseth!).

Two Americas, Redux

Are Red and Blue states even part of the same country anymore?

Jim Lovell, 1928-2025

The pioneering astronaut is gone at 97.

TGI Tabs!

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President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Monday, July 7, 2025, in the Blue Room. President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Monday, July 7, 2025, in the Blue Room.

Israel To Retake Gaza City

The seemingly inevitable next step.

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Federal Grants Must 'Demonstrably Advance President's Policy Priorities'

Politicizing scientific inquiry is a bad idea.

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A Photo for Friday

“Mystic Gateway”

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Friday's Forum

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Meanwhile, in North Korea

A gift for Dear Leader.

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Hiroshima Bombing's 80th Anniversary

The last survivors want us to remember the horrors of nuclear war.

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Ohio River Raised for Veep Kayaking Trip

The optics are not good.

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Thursday's Forum

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The Enablers of Authoritarianism

In this case, Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council.

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"Because we can"

A member of the Texas legislature reminds us that we are in an era of pure power politics.

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Wednesday's Forum

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A Couple of Observations about Redistricting Wars

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Space Waste?

Nuclear reactors to the moon!

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Tuesday's Forum

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In Front of Our Noses: Trump's Character [Slight Update]

Golf reveals character.

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AG Monday

This week: the Fantastic Four movie.

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Monday's Forum

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Fact Checking in an Era of Bullshit

One of the big ones has given up.

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Sunday's Forum

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In Front of Our Noses: Firing the Messenger

It is textbook authoritarianism.

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Saturday's Forum

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Have I Mentioned We Have Weak Parties?

Colbert asks Harris a question about leadership.

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President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

Trump's Economy (Updated)

July jobs report shows signs of weakness.

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