Law and Justice

Conservative Judges Have Become Politicians

by David Atkins May 1, 2023April 30, 2023

It’s time to admit it and act accordingly.

trump, mitch mcconnell, paul ryan, and mike pence, celebrating tax cuts

Political Animal

How the GOP Dies

by Nancy LeTourneau September 6, 2019January 9, 2022

Political Animal

The O’Rourke Strategy For Political Realignment in the South

by Nancy LeTourneau November 12, 2018January 9, 2022

Political Animal

McConnell’s New Motto: The Moore, the Merrier

by D.R. Tucker December 3, 2017January 9, 2022

Main, Political Animal

The GOP Tax Bill Is Reparations for the Rich

by D.R. Tucker December 2, 2017January 9, 2022

Political Animal

A Repeat of the Southern Strategy, Minus the Dog Whistles

by Nancy LeTourneau November 30, 2017January 9, 2022

Political Animal

If You Voted for Donald Trump, You Voted to Pardon Joe Arpaio

by D.R. Tucker August 27, 2017January 9, 2022

Political Animal

Get Out: Time for Republicans Horrified by Charlottesville to Leave the GOP

by D.R. Tucker August 13, 2017January 9, 2022

Political Animal

The White Nationalist Appeal of Trump’s Budget

by Nancy LeTourneau May 23, 2017January 9, 2022

Political Animal

Paul Manafort, Vladimir Putin, and the Southern Strategy

by Martin Longman August 15, 2016January 9, 2022

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Southern Strategy

Conservative Judges Have Become Politicians

How the GOP Dies

The O’Rourke Strategy For Political Realignment in the South

McConnell’s New Motto: The Moore, the Merrier

The GOP Tax Bill Is Reparations for the Rich

A Repeat of the Southern Strategy, Minus the Dog Whistles

If You Voted for Donald Trump, You Voted to Pardon Joe Arpaio

Get Out: Time for Republicans Horrified by Charlottesville to Leave the GOP

The White Nationalist Appeal of Trump’s Budget

Paul Manafort, Vladimir Putin, and the Southern Strategy

A Feminist Humanist’s Last Word

If You Don’t Like Polls, Follow the Money

Before the Fall

The Supreme Court Still Works as the Founders Intended

The Case for a Shadow Court

Never Forgetting 9/11 Means Learning Lessons

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