Two peas in a (white nationalist) pod For Trump and DeSantis, different paths, the same destination Salon · May 23, 2023
Chicago holds the record for hosting the most political conventions — view the complete list The city’s long history of hosting conventions began in 1860 with the nomination of Abraham Lincoln. This will be the 26th political convention held in Chicago. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 11, 2023
Baseball quiz: Stuck in the middle with you They don’t get much attention, but middle names often have special meanings, as this quiz shows. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 18, 2023
Presidential greatness is rarely fixed in stone – changing attitudes on racial injustice and leadership qualities lead to dramatic shifts Every American president has landed in the history books. And historians’ assessments of their performance have been generally consistent over time. But some presidents’ rankings have changed as the nation – and historians themselves – reassessed the country’s values and priorities. The Conversation · Feb 20, 2023
What to read (and gift): Capitol Hill insiders share their favorite books of 2022 - Roll Call Books are the ultimate power gift in political Washington, so we asked some people with impressive-sounding job titles for their picks. Roll Call · Dec 16, 2022
As Biden weighs a 2024 bid, his strategy hinges on 'the former guy' WASHINGTON — As former President Donald Trump announced his third bid for the White House last month, President Joe Biden was on the other side of the world, convening an emergency meeting of world leaders following reports of explosions on Poland's border with Ukraine. Los Angeles Times · Dec 13, 2022
Michael Hiltzik: How Congress could rein in the rogue Supreme Court If the Supreme Court's decisions in 2022 made your skin crawl, what with its eviscerating abortion rights, hobbling gun restrictions and undermining the government's ability to address global warming, strap yourself in: The 2022-23 session could be as bad, or worse. Los Angeles Times · Oct 26, 2022
Labor Day meaning: What is it and how did it start? It is celebrated on the first Monday in September every year The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022
What does labor day celebrate? President Grover initially resisted calls to commemorate the day in 1882 The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022
Piers Morgan Uncensored review – a bad Jeremy Clarkson tribute act … with added Trump The egotist-in-chief returns to TV promising an ‘island of sanity’ in ‘a world gone mad.’ But he’ll need to do way worse than this weak opener with Donald Trump to make his new gig a hit The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022
The Best and Worst Presidents (According to the Stock Market) Which U.S. presidents oversaw the best and worst stock market performances? Just for grins, let's see what a 'stock market Mount Rushmore' might look like. Kiplinger · Apr 30, 2021