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Train Drain

…graphite, and making synthetic graphite requires transporting huge volumes of feeder stock like coal tar or petroleum coke, which are by-products of steel production and oil refining. You can’t use trucks to…

GINNI THOMAS v. CLARENCE THOMAS

…of the government’s authority to label information it has as a “state secret” and thus to prevent its disclosure in court. It will do so, though, only in a narrow…

At least as of yesterday morning, the Democratic establishment still didn’t get it. Then again, as of late yesterday, neither did the Republican establishment. And neither did Donald Trump. [UPDATED]

…think tanks and so-called legal foundations, small, non-profit (thus “Foundation” as part of their title) law firms, all funded by extreme economic self-styled libertarian (the Madison Avenue-inspired ideological label they…

Colin Allred Running Against Ted Cruz in Texas

…transition from oil and gas to green energy. A campaign photographer circled the table, taking photos for Allred’s social media feed. Shortly after the event ended, Allred left the hall—seemingly…