In order to entertain my young kids, I sometimes wear Batman pajamas, wrap a towel around my neck, and pretend to be a superhero. We do convincing role-play, and I chase them around the house. Sometimes, my kids decide to be the supervillains, and they concoct a nefarious plan and…

For the past week, I’ve been inundated with messages, invectives, and hate mail, all demanding that I apologize for comments I made about Nikki Haley upon learning she’s running to be President as a “new generation” of GOP leaders. Cable news anchors, pundits, reporters, and columnists jumped into the fray…

Over the weekend, extremists online called for a “Day of Hate” urging the unhinged to harass and target Jewish communities. Thankfully, the majority rejected this ugly, anti-semitic call and instead diverse communities and faith leaders stood in solidarity with Jewish neighbors and leaders. However, it would be a mistake to…

At the 2023 State of the Union Address, President Joe Biden delivered one of the most powerful and effective speeches of his career as he flexed his accomplishments, projected strength and empathy, and skillfully boxed in the GOP by highlighting their extremist positions. Going into the annual speech, I was…

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced that it will be reinstating Donald Trump’s social media accounts in the coming weeks proving yet again that the GOP’s violent intimidation and bullying work to influence America’s institutions. Nearly two years after the twice-impeached former President planned a violent insurrection…

“Marjorie Taylor Greene is the present and future of the GOP and conservative movement. She is their most authentic representative.” The prediction I tweeted nearly two years ago has become a reality thanks to Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who now fully endorses MAGA violent extremism and enables its continued threat to…

Democrats can reflect bold leadership and inspire the American majority to fight back against a radicalized and weaponized minority by refusing to negotiate with political and economic terrorists. I’m talking about MAGA Republicans in the new 118th Congress, who are currently hijacking the debt limit crisis to force Democrats to…

You might have heard of the amazing, spectacular, and fantabulous George Santos. The freshly elected Republican Congressman from New York’s Third Congressional District has awed the nation with his astonishing claims, improvised resume, and flexible relationship with facts. He is, of course, a decorated war veteran, professional lion tamer, retired…

It’s that time to post yet another “best of the year” list. With the power vested in me by myself, here’s what I consider to be the definitive summation of some of the biggest news items to end 2022. BIGGEST #SMALLDICKENERGY Elon Musk’s Twitter meltdown. Donald Trump’s NFT. Ye’s embrace…