This just makes me feel good.

Incredible reporting here.

Actually, it ended with neither peace nor honor.

McCormick: "We were horrible in Vietnam until we did Rolling Thunder Two, then we won. As soon as we do half-measures, we lose. The faster we get this over the better. If we seize Kharg island, it could be done almost flawlessly. If we have enough firepower, it would be very easy to defend."

whoa

Opinion | I Saw Something New in San Francisco

I don't always love Ezra Klein, but this is a thoughtful and important essay.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/29/o...

Scenes from #nokings Denver. Just warming up.

Thank you Steve ❤️

Indeed. Nice, beautifully written piece about a disaster in the making.

Well, I actually know you irl too ;)

JFC

Wouldn't miss it...trying to decide on my sign.

Ditto

About to board my flight @denverairport.bsky.social and I have to complement the @tsaprecheck.bsky.social folks here. So cheerful and helpful. Despite everything. Thank you!

Anthropic showdown fractures Donald Trump’s pact with Silicon Valley Administration faces unprecedented criticism from Big Tech and former supporters over attacks on the AI lab

Big Tech waking up?
"In Washington, representatives of large tech groups have warned of a slippery slope in which the government can suddenly turn on any company."
Anthropic showdown fractures Donald Trump’s pact with Silicon Valley - giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT

Almost impossible to keep up with all the shit.

Iran War Live Updates: First 6 Days Cost U.S. $11.3 Billion, Pentagon Says

Iran War Live Updates: First 6 Days Cost U.S. $11.3 Billion, Pentagon Says, Acknowledge that this total "excludes many costs tied to the buildup," so the true cost is likely much higher

Shocking that the foreign minister of the murderous Iranian regime sounds so much more sensible than American officials.

The war of unintended consequences Israel and the US have achieved many military aims in Iran, but the unpredictable fallout poses threats to everyone

Yup, every war.
The war of unintended consequences - giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT

Poll: A majority of Americans opposes U.S. military action in Iran Most Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of Iran, and a majority sees Iran as either only a minor threat or no threat at all, an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds.

"Just 36% approve of how Trump is handling Iran, and a majority (55%) thinks Iran either represents a minor threat or no threat at all to the United States." www.npr.org/2026/03/06/n...

Dogs and students and this moment I am a political scientist. I have spent the last 30+ years studying security, including war and how to best manage violence. Today when I picked up the paper (or the NYT app on my phone, actually), I...

First blog since Jan 2025. Inspired by a somewhat depressing interaction with my students.
www.deborahavant.com/post/dogs-an...

MRFF Inundated with Complaints of Gleeful Commanders Telling Troops Iran War is “Part of God’s Divine Plan” to Usher in the Return of Jesus Christ “This morning our commander opened up the combat readiness status briefing by urging us to not be “afraid” as to what is happening with our combat operations in Iran right now. He urged us to tell our...

Searching for a rationale for Iran? Add this to the list.
www.militaryreligiousfreedom.org/2026/03/mrff...

Opinion | Ro Khanna Is Shaken by What He’s Learned From the Epstein Files

'You need people’s faith in a democratic project. And what I’m realizing is that accountability for the elite, having some sense of justice, is essential to build trust for the broader vision.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/o...

One of the things I was most surprised to learn about Hitler recently is that his "success" was entirely built on bumbling from failure to failure and declaring victory every time.

A little sunshine for your day.

The Median Voter Theorem is a Clarity Trap What the Democratic party needs; what it demands, is bold, persistent experimentation

One of the best pieces of advice for the Dems that I have seen from @himself.bsky.social BLUF? Ditch the median voter commitment and start experimenting.

open.substack.com/pub/programm...

America first?

Priceless

Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Targeting Critics of Fossil Fuels

Very big win here. A federal judge says it's just fine for funds and pension plans to boycott fossil fuels
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/c...

Tenure Will Be Eliminated at Most of Oklahoma’s Public Colleges, Governor Says Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, directed the state’s two-dozen regional universities and community colleges to phase out the practice. Existing faculty members will be grandfathered in.

No words.
www.chronicle.com/article/tenu...