Political Commentator and Author
Mickey Kaus is a political commentator and the author of The End of Equality. A former blogger for Newsweek, Slate and the Daily Caller, he now blogs at KausFiles. He was also a former candidate for the Democratic nomination for Senate against then-incumbent Barbara Boxer.
Are immigrants driving down the wages of American workers? Is a ready supply of immigrant workers keeping the working class from fatter paychecks -- or are other factors at play? Plus, as Latinos seem to be losing ground politically, is it time for advocacy groups to stop playing nice?
Waiting on Alabama At least one Alabama Republican has revealed that he did NOT vote for the GOP nominee -- Roy Moore. And this wasn't just any voter but Alabama's other Senator -- Richard Shelby. Will Shelby's announcement make a difference on Election Day?
LRC Live! Wins for Democrats, trouble for Roy Moore, and a look at the year that was.
Is President Trump going bipartisan? After nine months with no accomplishments by Republicans, President Trump extended an olive branch to the Democrats . He's basking in positive reaction to his dinner last week with Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi. They claim he agreed to protect the so-called "Dreamers" from deportation.
Trump's AG announces DACA program will be 'rescinded' President Trump tweeted today, "Congress, get ready to do your job — DACA!" That was just before Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Barack Obama’s "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" is illegal and will be rescinded.
Travel ban takes effect As we head into the 4th of July weekend, when Americans celebrate not only the country's independence but its ideals and principles, President Trump's travel ban is complicating entry into the United States for visitors from six predominantly Muslim countries and suspends entry for refugees altogether.
Do the first hundred days really matter? President Trump promised big things in his first 100 days , but his most important achievement may be keeping the government open. To get that--even with Republicans running Congress -- he's had to delay his demand for big money for his Great Wall on the Mexican border. His biggest applause line has been replaced by talk about tax reform.
Lofty new rhetoric for a familiar message The President who's picked so many fights with so many people told Congress last night it's time for a change. "The time for trivial fights is behind us… Everything that is broken in our country can be fixed. Every problem can be solved. And every hurting family can find healing, and hope.
President Trump says he's making good on a campaign promise There's "fear and panic" among America's 11 million undocumented immigrants among reports of hundreds of recent raids and round-ups by federal agents. While such actions are being called "routine" by immigration officials, President Trump is claiming the credit.
It's New Year's pundit accountability time A year ago pundits were laughing off Donald Trump. Now who's the joke?
Attack in Berlin and ending Medicare Donald Trump says attacks in Berlin and Turkey prove him right about Islamist terrorism.
Could agave become Santa Barbara’s next major crop? In many ways, growing agave in Santa Barbara makes a lot of sense. Not only does it use very little water and thrive on generally inhospitable land, but it can act as a fuel break for wildfires.
What are LA parents doing with their kids during the strike? During the teacher strike, a lot of students are not going to class.
What are charter schools? LAUSD teachers were picket lines for a second day Tuesday. And this morning the teachers union organized a march to the California Charter Schools Association office downtown, to draw attention to their criticisms of local charter schools. But what are charter schools anyway?