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Mike's Blog Round Up
"Diogenes" by Jean-Léon Gérôme. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
By Batocchio — August 29, 2026

The Mahablog: Don't mess with the moose.

Emptywheel: A shoddy analysis was written by Peter Baker.

The Field Negro: The great American con.

Economic Policy Institute: The teacher pay penalty remained high in 2025.

The Beautiful Mess: No, MAGA, Dolly Parton was not one of you.

This installment by Batocchio. E-mail tips to mbru AT crooksandliars DOT com.

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