Daily Archives: January 18, 2026

Greenland, ICE, and negative polling

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson After the extraordinary pushback on President Donald J. Trump’s bizarre demand for Greenland, he has responded with what economist Paul Krugman called “a howl of frustration on the part of a mad dictator who has … Continue reading

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“I’ve won majors, walked on the moon and have finally been recognized as Best in Show”

Thanks to John R.

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It’s the Cynicism

by Joyce Vance (thanks to Mary M.) It seems to be everywhere you look, across the political spectrum. Far too many people don’t believe in anything anymore. They’ve lost faith in everything: our institutions, our values, and even each other. … Continue reading

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