Tag Archives: Paul Ryan

The best analysis of damage done by Citizens United

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Naomi

Today in the Times, Thomas Edsall lays out — I wish he could literally, lay it out on the ground and drive a stake through its heart — Citizens United, which many experts consider the worst Supreme Court decision ever. … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Paul Krugman, for reminding me about Nancy Pelosi

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Naomi

If you haven’t read Paul Krugman’s piece in today’s New York Times, do. He reminded me how spectacular a House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been: So this seems like a good time to remind everyone that Pelosi is by far … Continue reading →

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You want crazy? You’ve got crazy, in short form

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Naomi

As I read this long paragraph from Harper’s Weekly Review, it occurred to me it was the best, most concise yet most complete summary of how insane the Trump, Helsinki, Putin, Russia story is: Weeks after the US ambassador to … Continue reading →

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