America

The lack of self-awareness is stunning

He probably knows that — and he’s probably hoping you don’t.

3 weeks ago

Let the ritual humilation begin!

There’s a good chance you’ve seen this photo by now: Pictured seated from left to right: Elon Musk, Donald Trump,…

1 month ago

U.S. post-election post #7: Don’t worry, it’ll trickle down…

Tap to see the source. This is yesterday’s daily New Yorker cartoon, created by Brendan Loper.

1 month ago

U.S. post-election post #6: One key election is still undecided…

C’mon, let it not be Asians this time. Last time was pretty bad. Here’s the video from whence the screenshot…

1 month ago

U.S. post-election post #5: Come bend the arc with me!

Jon Stewart’s right, and we’ve been here before. Where we are now, I’ve been before — and I’m still around. And…

1 month ago

U.S. post-election post #4: We have to be better

In times of high dudgeon, there’s a tendency to throw integrity out the window. One particularly noteworthy example was the…

1 month ago

U.S. post-election post #3: Now they’re emboldened

A demonstrator at Texas State University in Austin, Texas on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Photo by Meg Boles, published in…

1 month ago

U.S. post-election post #2: Today’s daily “New Yorker” cartoon

This one’s by Adam Douglas Thompson, and you can view the original here. Also, I’m pulling this banner image out…

1 month ago

U.S. post-election post #1: Concepts of a plan

Election Day in the U.S. was only yesterday, but the results and impact will be big and consequential one, with…

2 months ago

U.S. Election post #11: RFK Jr. wants to protect our precious bodily fluids

At his recent Madison Square Garden rally — yup, the grievance-fest where they let their racism really shine — Donald Trump…

2 months ago