They’re young, they’re female, and they’re bold. And they’re having some difficulties: The three most prolific members of the so-called “squad” of freshman Democratic congresswoman face allegations of violating campaign finance laws and House ethics rules for their personal or … Continue reading →
When Bill Clinton was impeached and then tried and acquitted in the Senate, Republicans controlled both legislative bodies. So the impeachment and trial – which was conducted with protection of minority and presidential rights, unlike the present-day process so far … Continue reading →
And they are voting for pro-democracy candidates: Pro-democracy candidates appear to have made major gains in Hong Kong’s district council elections, as early results trickled in Monday morning, with multiple high-profile pro-government figures losing their seats. More than 2.9 million … Continue reading →
This is a rare treat, a video featuring Suzanne Farrell of the New York City Ballet in Balanchine’s great work “Concerto Barocco” to the music of Bach. Farrell was about 21 years old in this performance, and she was a … Continue reading →
This is good news: On October 28, 2019, we reported on a stunning development in Nicholas Sandmann’s previously dismissed lawsuit against The Washington Post, Judge Reopens Nicholas Sandmann lawsuit against Washington Post. The same judge has ruled in similar cases … Continue reading →
A couple of evenings ago, the conversation at the next table between two women went like this: “None of this would be happening if only Hillary Clinton had been elected.” “Yes, and she would have been elected if only Russia … Continue reading →
Lawfare against Netanyahu has gotten to the point of this indictment: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been indicted on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced Thursday, prolonging the country’s political uncertainty as … Continue reading →
Caroline Glick believes this is a big deal: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s statement Monday that Israeli settlements are not illegal per se is the most significant shift in U.S. Middle East policy in the past generation…[T]he issue of … Continue reading →
[Hat tip: Ann Althouse.] The Guardian has published an article entitled “The 10 Greatest Cardigans”: And “cardigans” isn’t some special British word for something more important than a sweater that buttons down the front. This is actually an article identifying … Continue reading →
The leaders of Iran are feeling the economic pressure exerted by the Trump administration: The critics of President Trump’s Iran policy have been proven wrong: the US sanctions are imposing significant pressure on the ruling mullahs of Iran and the … Continue reading →
[NOTE: It always amuses me (in a bleak sort of way) when I read liberal or left-wing sites where people are complaining that the Democrats don’t fight dirty enough. This is generally accompanied by the claim that it’s the Republicans … Continue reading →
I didn’t watch it. But I hear tell about it. See a whole bunch of links here, and also see this. I think that much of the country isn’t watching, even Democrats. It’s early, it’s confusing, it’s boring, and there … Continue reading →