Jamie Raskin survived a dangerous encounter with Iowa wind, a flapping television tent and several concerned staffers. The republic, somehow, remains intact. Continue reading Jamie Raskin Survives Wind Gust in Iowa, Vows to Defend Democracy Against Weather
Laura Loomer wants Mehdi Hasan denaturalized over a resurfaced plane-crash post. The Canton Cat checks whether citizenship now comes with a social-media terms-of-service agreement. Continue reading Laura Loomer Demands Mehdi Hasan Be Deported, Internet Responds With Completely Normal and Healthy Conversation
Dan Cox says Maryland’s police accountability boards resemble Soviet-style citizen councils. The Canton Cat checks the meeting agenda for Lenin, revolution and refreshments. Continue reading Dan Cox Discovers Montgomery County Has Soviets, Immediately Checks Under the Bed for Lenin
Baltimore residents asked for a revitalized Inner Harbor. The city delivered kayaks. The Canton Cat investigates whether Phase Two includes protected kayak lanes, floating bollards and boaters losing their minds. Continue reading Baltimore Asked for an Inner Harbor Comeback. The City Handed Everyone a Kayak.
Dawn Luedtke invited residents to a community meeting, handed them microphones, and discovered the dangerous side effect of public engagement: the public engaging. Continue reading Dawn Luedtke Holds Listening Session, Appears Stunned by the Discovery of Listening
Wes Moore is celebrating one debate with Dan Cox while other gubernatorial candidates remain offstage. The Canton Cat wonders whether courage comes with a two-podium limit. Continue reading Wes Moore Schedules One Debate, Declares Democracy Fully Serviced
Wes Moore says he wants to help elect more Black governors. The Canton Cat checks whether that enthusiasm survives contact with a Black Republican. Continue reading Wes Moore Vows to Elect More Black Governors, Immediately Adds Tiny Asterisk Next to Byron Donalds
Maryland workers start paying into FAMLI in 2027, while benefits don’t begin until 2028. The Canton Cat investigates Annapolis’ favorite economic model: pay now, maybe later. Continue reading Annapolis Announces Exciting New Benefit: Paying for Something a Year Before You Get It
D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George says statehood is a racial justice issue. The Canton Cat checks the history, the politics, and the dumpster behind the Capitol. Continue reading D.C. Councilmember Discovers 1791 Was Apparently About Her
In Washington, D.C., Democrats are boycotting the State of the Union, opting instead for their own event, “State of the Confederation.” With over 70 lawmakers attending, the parallel broadcast features curated aesthetics and critiques of the Trump administration’s policies. This division highlights modern political optics rather than genuine secession. Continue reading Blue & Gray 2.0: Democrats Announce “State of the Confederation” Watch Party While Trump Delivers State of the Union
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