The Atlantic
Voters Have a Message for Democrats: Stop Being a Turtle on Its Back
Focus groups reveal Democratic voters want a wrecking ball of their own, not a policy platform - just maybe one that doesn't come with the Epstein files baggage.
2026-09-08
The Atlantic
2026-07-24
The Guardian
Maga Influencer Laura Loomer Discovers War Is Actually Bad After Visiting Ukraine
Right-wing influencer Laura Loomer visits Ukraine, experiences an air raid, and suddenly realizes that maybe invading a country is, in fact, not great.
2026-06-15
The Atlantic
J.D. Vance's New Book: From Atheist to Catholic to Trump's VP, With a Mysterious Car Stop Along the Way
J.D. Vance's new memoir reveals his supernatural car rescue, conversion from atheist to Catholic, and pivot from Trump critic to loyal VP - all while trying to convince us his political about-face wasn't just ambition.
2026-06-05
BBC Politics
Downing Street to JD Vance: Thanks, But We'll Handle Our Own Division, Please
UK government tells US VP to stop using a teenager's murder as a migration talking point, as the Nowak family asks everyone to please stop making their tragedy about culture wars.
The Atlantic
Texas Republicans Launch Manliness Offensive Against Democrat, Somehow Forget Their Own Candidate's Baggage
Texas Republicans call Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico weak and unmanly, while their own guy Ken Paxton has an impeachment, a divorce settlement, and a securities fraud case in his closet - but sure, it's the soy boys who are the problem.
2026-05-20
The Atlantic
Trump’s Paradox: Crushing Primary Foes While Approval Ratings Hit New Lows, But Hey, at Least He’s Consistent
Trump is simultaneously crushing primary foes and seeing approval ratings hit new lows - because nothing says strength like a shrinking base and a Congress that might actually check him.
2026-04-24
The Atlantic
Tucker Carlson Finally Realizes Trump Is a Disaster, Wants a Participation Trophy
Tucker Carlson and other MAGA pundits now oppose Trump's Iran war, but having previously backed him - often against their own better judgment - they've forfeited any right to be taken seriously again.
The Good Times
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