Editorial cartoons are very specific — they respond and react to current events. But what struck me this week as I watched cartoonists share their work on Twitter, was that it was sometimes hard to distinguish which cartoons were drawn… Read More ›
Explainers
Today’s Joint Session of Congress Explained, Plus the Georgia Elections
Today’s joint session of Congress is about counting the state-certified Electoral votes, even though the GOP aims to make it more than that. You can expect chaos, but Joe Biden will still be President on Januaray 20.
How Would a 50-50 Split Senate Work?
If the Democrats and Republicans each have 50 seats in the Senate, who leads? Here, I answer the most frequently asked questions about this scenario.
What You Need to Know About How Election Race Ratings Work
With less than 3 months to go before the general election, you can expect to see a lot more articles diving into specific election races. And that means that there’s some lingo you’ll want to know. Election experts are so… Read More ›
What Exactly Will You Be Getting From the Stimulus Bill?
I’m proud of how the Democrats fought to make sure that Americans across the board would get immediate help from the latest stimulus bill which Trump signed on Friday. But there was a lot of information leading up to the… Read More ›
What Does the Defense Production Act Actually Do?
Governors and health experts, desperate for more ventilators and Personal Protective Equipment, are imploring Trump to start using the Defense Production Act. What it is and how does it work? What is the Defense Production Act? A very brief history:… Read More ›
Sunday Reading: What Caught My Eye This Week
I’m sure it will come as no surprise to you that I like explainers. I like writing them, and I like reading them. This week I read three great articles that provide some insight into a few of the big… Read More ›