How the Michigan Senate primary became a battle for Democrats’ soul

by bleffel | Jul 18, 2026 | Uncategorized

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is introduced by Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on May 3, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. | Sarah Rice/Getty Images The Democratic Party is at war with itself, and nowhere is the fight clearer than the Michigan Senate primary. On one side: Rep....

More games should be on rails (literally)

by bleffel | Jul 18, 2026 | Uncategorized

It’s been a good few weeks for games on rails. Nintendo’s Star Fox remake wisely kept the tightly scripted, action-packed levels from Star Fox 64 largely the same, and they’re still fun to fly through nearly 20 years later. Denshattack!, a new game...

The apps, gadgets, and tools every reader needs

by bleffel | Jul 18, 2026 | Uncategorized

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 136, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, hope your neighborhood isn’t as smoky as mine, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This...