On History: The 1994 Crime Bill
Gene GlotzerHistory is an odd subject in the way it combines objective and subjective views. It is full of objective facts. There can be no reasonable argument about whether certain events…
My Second Impeachment
First of all, I can't quite believe my title. Impeachments should be vanishingly rare. The fact that there have been two in my lifetime is extraordinary. I was twenty-three when…
Some Early Thoughts on the 2020 Election
The 2020 presidential election is well underway. There are a ton of Democrats running. And the pathetic excuse for an incumbent Republican is running. I'm nowhere near deciding which candidate…
Don’t Watch The Debate, Please
The second Presidential debate is tonight and I implore you, please do not watch it. There is literally nothing to be gained by watching. But, that's true of every presidential debate. This…
Lefty Sexism
I'm normally very interested in politics. I pay close attention. I vote. I like to talk and argue about politics. And I like to write about politics. This election is…
Vote for Hillary Clinton. You owe it to too many people.
Jamil RaglandI've written in the past about not voting. I was writing in the midst of President Obama's second term, after five years of watching Hope and Change fail to live…
Another Political Fantasy
Apparently, I've been living in a fantasy world lately. The fantasy that I want to share this time is quite unrealistic. It is like hoping that we elect a wise…
One More Try
For some reason, many (not all) people are either unable or unwilling to see the sexism being directed at Hillary Clinton this primary season. I know I've been going on…
The Real Problem With Bernie's Unqualified Comment
I wasn't going to comment on this. When I saw on the news on Thursday that Bernie Sanders had said that Hillary Clinton is not qualified to be president, I…
HRC Is Better Than BS
When the Democratic results on Super Tuesday came in, I felt relieved. I wasn't expecting that reaction. I thought I was undecided, but I guess I'm undecided no longer. I…