Kenn Shapiro

Sadly, the arc of the moral universe does not bend toward justice. Indeed, to call the moral universe an arc defies basic geometry. The phrase is aspirational--an aspiration I share--but the history of human morality is a zig-zag through eras of good and evil, with evil presently ascendant.

Written nine years ago, during his first term.

Little known fact: Before Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894, anyone buying a mattress in late August/early September had to pay full price.

Note to dumpling vendors everywhere: Deny Dershowitz at your peril!

What a scathingly beautiful and beautifully scathing piece of writing.

All those masks needed to enforce our immigration laws don't come cheap.

From the article: “While he opposes much of Mr. Trump’s agenda, Mr. Obama believes that offering a steady stream of criticism of the administration would dilute the power of his voice, [per sources].” But the fire is raging now—will his voice have any power when all that’s left is ash?

Spoken like a true statesman—in a world where "states" refers to a mammal's posterior, and "man" refers to the orifice on that posterior.

One might be inclined to think this clumsy, indecipherable word-hash was the product of artificial intelligence, though I think artificial absurdity (or maybe genuine, intentional absurdity) might be more to blame.

Mightn’t this be ironic, if not also predictable, that the person responsible for the degradation of a societal economic crown is the one lusting after his own personal piece of bejeweled headwear?

We may well be on the verge of a Kent State moment. Scary times, but perhaps a blind miscalculation by the MAGAs.

To all within DC and its environs for whom The Kennedy Center has become too Trumpified, you have an alternative. The Strathmore, just up the road in North Bethesda, is a wonderful venue with a top-quality calendar. Check it out.

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With all the new plumbers and electricians, one could expect the cost of hiring one to go down, no? Not necessarily a good thing for existing plumbers and electricians, but if that's the cost of spanking Harvard, surely the plumbers and electricians will be happy to absorb it.

Trump's dementia may indeed be exacerbated by his age, but perhaps the reason why the press doesn’t treat it as breaking news is that throughout his time on the public stage Trump's behavior has always been demented. Biden's dementia was a drastic change in his persona. Trump's is nothing new.

Also, though not as publicized, Moody’s likewise downgraded Trump’s hairstyle from “comb-over” to “mulch,” downgraded RFK, Jr’s health expertise from “Huh?” to “WTF?,” and downgraded my Bluesky posts from “boring” to “coma-inducing.”

Think of something, anything, that could make the vast majority of us poorer, sicker, and less safe, and you’ve pretty much found the Rosetta Stone for deciphering Trump Administration policy goals.

Seriously, Cory--you owe not merely your constituents, but the American public at large, an explanation. Mistake? Mini-stroke? Were those 25 hours just a stunt?

Wait…what? Wouldn’t this mean that your China “tariffs” would just be a tax on Walmart? How would that cause China to make any changes in its trade policies? Mr. President, have you really thought this thr…? Yeah, OK, never mind—for a second, I forgot whom I was asking.

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Other everyday words and concepts our president never needed to know nor bothered to learn: Copay. Deductible. Shopping cart. Coupon. Gardening. Housekeeping. Studying. Apology. Kindness. Democracy. Constitution…

"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players."

Only “stupid” people don’t know that “equalize” has been a word for about half a millennium.

In the past, an armed person wearing a mask was usually up to no good. That’s still true today.

The reason investors think China is winning Trump's trade war is because China is winning Trump's trade war.

A very important piece. Wake up, NYC.

Seems to me that whenever DJT refers to someone as "low IQ," he's referring to someone who triggers his intellectual insecurities, and whose smarts are superior to his.

Black smoke likewise seen over the White House, signaling no meaningful tariff deals have yet been signed.

Three cheers for Abbe Lowell—fearlessly and faithfully honoring his oath as a lawyer.

Question to New York City as Weiner and Cuomo seek electoral comebacks: Are these guys really the best you have to offer?

Oy, Senator, I know you're trying, but this attempt at a sharp rebuke stands out like a blade of grass in a ten-acre lawn. Yes, these 100 days have been hell, but the resistance needs more forceful leadership. Please—pass the baton.

He's cruel, he's evil, he's maniacal—typical autocrat attributes. The weak link in his autocrat profile is his ineptitude. If our republic survives this era of malevolence—a big "if" to be sure—his incompetence and idiocy will be what saved us. The question for us then will be, how vast the rubble?

Schumer finally gets tough with Trump: Sends “very strong letter.” Not just a letter. Not just a strong letter. Schumer is serious this time!

Is it true that an internet search of the term "Artificial Intelligence" brings up a group photo of the President and his Cabinet?

I suspect that scientific studies, properly peer-reviewed, would support the widely-believed supposition that words exiting RFK Jr's mouth are environmental toxins.

The "truth," if in fact it is out there, is worth the hunt, since we surely have a shortage here on Earth.

Lutnick’s the same guy who last week said his mother-in-law wouldn’t care if she missed a month of social security payments. Now we know why. She’s already lined up a job screwing tiny little screws into iPhones. Won’t help her arthritis much, but that minimum wage sure sounds sweet.

As the band played on while the Titanic sank, so will history record that Trump hit the links as the market crashed.

We have reached the cultish confluence of Trump Casino and Trump University, the point at which believers lose vast amounts of money while learning nothing from the experience.

Note to Chuck Schumer: Don’t be that person, that stereotypical All-Star who refuses to acknowledge when it’s time to hang up the cleats. You’ve accomplished much, but your era has passed. Step away from leadership while your legacy of achievement is still intact.

So if I’m understanding Adobe’s “chief people officer” correctly, there’s nothing to see here because, on the matter of DEI, our initiative was a mirage all along.

There are times--rare times--when it's apropos, dare I say even appreciated, for a politician to be long-winded.

Note to real journalists: Stop attending daily White House briefings—they are blatantly propagandistic, and to report on them is to become a complicit amplifier. Use your time instead by ferreting truth the hard way, through sources and digging. The country is in real trouble—this is not a drill.

Just before DJT swallowed the Kennedy Center and turned his insatiable appetite on PBS, this occurred on New Years Eve, 2024. An appropriate (and breathtaking) performance for what seems to be the end of an era of excellence.

Skadden's capitulation is an insult to the legal profession, an insult to the zealous advocacy expected of every member of the bar, an insult to the concept of justice, and an insult to the rule of law. Shame! Shame! Shame!

With measles surging and bird flu looming, HHS under the ever-vigilant leadership of RFK, Jr. will cut 10,000 jobs. What could possibly go wrong?

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This latest security lapse by Waltz—Trump's NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR—is sure to be fodder for biting humor from late night comedians, and rightly so. But looking past the inevitable and deserved comedic bashing, this is not funny—it’s perilous. Our national security has been entrusted to clowns.

A must read from McSweeneys!

Three cheers for Bethesda's Strathmore Hall--a beautiful venue, not far from The Kennedy Center, supporting the merits of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Does the Constitution require cabinet members to live on planet Earth?