Dashed Hopes: Lessons from the Last Time a President Withdrew from Re-election

The dashed hopes of those times offer a distant mirror on America's current predicament. The "light at the end of the tunnel" turned out to be an oncoming train. A presidential candidate found his winning lane was to deepen divisions, not become a healing agent.  The goal of politics became exclusively to hold power.

Notes on Backpacking with the Goats

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You're huffing an puffing and pushing your muscles for the joy of spectacular scenery and the absolute stillness of sunset on a glacial lake.

What Happens Now: Republicans Try to Invalidate Harris

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Mike Johnson tried another tactic on the day of Biden’s announcement. He said Biden must resign immediately. He conflated not running for president with not being fit to serve as president and then continued the narrative that the Democrats should not be allowed to choose someone other than Biden. 

Democrats and the Necessity of Meeting the Moment

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If we had imagined that one of the political parties would be in crisis, we would have had our sights fixed on the G.O.P.

A Seattle Expat Finds Italian Paradise

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In previous decades, Seattleites have beaten many paths to Italy and almost always count themselves better for it and encourage others to do the same.  Hinshaw and Savino are clearly among them.

State Elections: Endorsements and “A Country-Ass-Kicking” Margin in Latest Governor’s Race Poll

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Reid Saaris is still winning the money game for Superintendent, raising upwards of $140,000 more than the two-time incumbent, according to the PDC. 
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