The New York Times is reporting a slight edge for Republicans this November, as voters worried about the economy. There’s a lot to unpack in this chart including the lack of a gender gap.

On the Pod Save America podcast, Obama talked about the growing defection of many Latinos and some African Americans from the Democratic Party. He said that he thought the Democrats should be building coalitions based on class, not race.

Because Ian has had special therapy for 18 years, I find linguists fascinating. Here, John McWhorter talks about Black kids who are misdiagnosed with a language-based disability, because they speak Black English.

Migrant in New York City need work. The city supports are struggling to deal with this huge need. And the border states are laughing at us.

You know I like vintage items, but I would totally redecorate Clarence House. There’s a way of living with old things without living in a time capsule from 1950. Floral porcelain lamps should be smashed! Rip out all that wall to wall carpeting! That place makes my OCD itch.