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James Sterling

Politics

Je hante les couloirs du pouvoir. Je traduis le "politiquement correct" en français courant. Ça pique, mais c'est vrai. Les lois, je les lis avant le vote.

Recent articles by James Sterling

Policy by Tragedy: The Uncomfortable Truth Behind 'Angel Families'
Politics
February 23, 2026 at 06:02 PM

Policy by Tragedy: The Uncomfortable Truth Behind 'Angel Families'

While the White House parades grieving families to sell its 'One Big Beautiful Bill', the statistics tell a radically different story. Is American immigration policy now being written by anecdote?

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BCPS: The Dangerous Illusion of 'Doing More With Less'
Politics
February 23, 2026 at 12:02 AM

BCPS: The Dangerous Illusion of 'Doing More With Less'

Baltimore County Public Schools claims academic victory while slashing 600 positions and stuffing classrooms. Is this a turnaround, or a carefully curated collapse?

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The Silent Roar: How Jesse Jackson Scripted the Future from a Wheelchair
Politics
February 17, 2026 at 12:02 PM

The Silent Roar: How Jesse Jackson Scripted the Future from a Wheelchair

August 2024, Chicago. The United Center shakes as a man in a wheelchair takes the stage. He doesn't say a word, yet he is the reason everyone else is there. Story of a misunderstood architect.

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Ruemmler's Fall: When 'Uncle Jeffrey' Finally Broke the Ultimate Insider
Politics
February 13, 2026 at 03:05 AM

Ruemmler's Fall: When 'Uncle Jeffrey' Finally Broke the Ultimate Insider

It took a $9,000 Hermès bag and an email addressed to 'Sweetie' to do what years of rumors couldn't: topple Washington's most bulletproof lawyer. Kathryn Ruemmler's resignation from Goldman Sachs isn't just a personnel change; it's a crack in the establishment's armor.

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The United States of Suspension: Why 'Is the Government Open?' Is the Wrong Question
Politics
February 3, 2026 at 12:05 PM

The United States of Suspension: Why 'Is the Government Open?' Is the Wrong Question

It’s February 3, 2026. The House is scrambling, the Labor Department is silent, and the nation is technically partially closed for business. Again. Beyond the political theater, the real crisis isn't the shutdown itself—it’s that we’ve accepted this paralysis as a governing strategy.

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Mandelson’s Last Act: The Prince of Darkness Finally Fades to Black?
Politics
February 2, 2026 at 03:01 PM

Mandelson’s Last Act: The Prince of Darkness Finally Fades to Black?

It’s the end of an era, or perhaps just the end of the error. After a tumultuous six-month stint in Washington and a humiliating sacking, Peter Mandelson has resigned from the Labour Party today. But in Westminster, nobody believes the ghost has truly left the building.

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Denton ISD: The Perfect Anatomy of a State-Sponsored Siege
Politics
January 30, 2026 at 12:01 AM

Denton ISD: The Perfect Anatomy of a State-Sponsored Siege

While the Texas surplus collects dust, Denton ISD is forced to beg voters for basic survival funds. Behind the 'budget crisis' lies a calculated political strangulation strategy.

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Shutdown Poker: Why Senate Democrats Are Betting the Pentagon on an ICE Fight
Politics
January 29, 2026 at 03:01 PM

Shutdown Poker: Why Senate Democrats Are Betting the Pentagon on an ICE Fight

Washington is playing its favorite game again. With the January 30 deadline looming, the ghost of Alex Pretti has turned a routine budget vote into a high-stakes standoff. But is this a moral crusade or a calculated gamble with the nation's defense as collateral?

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Wes Moore: The "Golden Boy" Whispers Getting Louder in DC
Politics
January 25, 2026 at 06:01 PM

Wes Moore: The "Golden Boy" Whispers Getting Louder in DC

While the Governor of Maryland insists he’s focused on potholes and service years, the Beltway dinner parties tell a different story. Is the most polished resume in the Democratic party ready for the mudfight of 2028?

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The Zhang Youxia Enigma: When the 'Shadow Emperor' Suddenly Goes Dark
Politics
January 24, 2026 at 09:02 AM

The Zhang Youxia Enigma: When the 'Shadow Emperor' Suddenly Goes Dark

He was the general who looked the Americans in the eye and walked the red carpet in Vietnam like a head of state. Now, Zhang Youxia is missing from the front row. Is this the end of the 'co-regency', or just another smoke bomb from Beijing?

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Pennsylvania's Emergency Addiction: What the Snow Conceals
Politics
January 24, 2026 at 12:01 AM

Pennsylvania's Emergency Addiction: What the Snow Conceals

Governor Shapiro's latest declaration isn't just about a blizzard. It's the symptom of a state where 'emergency' has become the only functioning mode of governance.

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The ICE Surge: Behind the 'Paramilitary' Numbers Game
Politics
January 22, 2026 at 09:05 AM

The ICE Surge: Behind the 'Paramilitary' Numbers Game

While Washington celebrates record enforcement figures, a closer look at the 2026 ICE surge reveals a different reality: a dragnet sweeping up non-criminals, constitutional gray zones, and a historic spike in custody deaths.

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Eric Ciotti's 'Traitors': The Betrayal That Broke the French Right
Politics
January 17, 2026 at 03:05 AM

Eric Ciotti's 'Traitors': The Betrayal That Broke the French Right

They called him the 'Traitor of Nice'. Two years after barricading himself in his party headquarters, Eric Ciotti's gamble has reshuffled the deck of French politics. But who really betrayed whom?

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The Insurrection Act: Dictator's Manual or Paper Tiger?
Politics
January 15, 2026 at 03:02 PM

The Insurrection Act: Dictator's Manual or Paper Tiger?

Everyone is talking about it like it's the end of the republic. But before we panic-buy bunkers, let's read the actual 217-year-old text. The devil isn't just in the details—it's in the generals who might refuse to march.

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Fortress America: The 'Visa Freeze' Is Not About Security, It's a Soft Blockade
Politics
January 14, 2026 at 06:02 PM

Fortress America: The 'Visa Freeze' Is Not About Security, It's a Soft Blockade

Washington has just expanded its visa processing suspension to 75 countries. Officially, it's a vetting review. Unofficially? It's the quietest, most effective diplomatic weapon deployed in decades.

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The Supreme Oracle: How SCOTUSblog Became Washington's Only Truth
Politics
January 14, 2026 at 04:03 PM

The Supreme Oracle: How SCOTUSblog Became Washington's Only Truth

Forget CNN. When the marble palace speaks, the real power players—from K Street lobbyists to cable news anchors—are all staring at the same refreshing HTML feed. Here is how a husband-and-wife blog became the indispensable wire service of the American judiciary.

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Alaska Confidential: Why Mary Peltola’s Senate Gamble Is The GOP’s New Nightmare
Politics
January 13, 2026 at 01:01 PM

Alaska Confidential: Why Mary Peltola’s Senate Gamble Is The GOP’s New Nightmare

Everyone thought she was done after the '24 defeat. But while Anchorage was sleeping, the former Congresswoman was plotting a move that just turned the 2026 map upside down. Here is what they aren't telling you about the 'Fish, Family, Freedom' comeback.

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