In Front of Our Noses: Fascism
“Influencer” Benny Johnson wants to bulldoze certain neighborhoods in DC.
The Trump Administration’s Not-So-Quiet Advance of Christian Nationalism
We are observing an effort to embed democratically questionable sectarian norms into the day-to-day life of federal workplaces.
The Nationalist Movement and the Transformation of the Republican Party
Thinking about the evolution (or is it devolution) of the GOP since the 1990s.
Reactionary Christian Nationalism on Display
A window into White Christian Nationalism (as endorsed by Pete Hegseth!).
Federal Grants Must ‘Demonstrably Advance President’s Policy Priorities’
Politicizing scientific inquiry is a bad idea.
The Enablers of Authoritarianism
In this case, Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council.
“Because we can”
A member of the Texas legislature reminds us that we are in an era of pure power politics.
The Core Problem is Single-Seat Districts
Most of the world knows that PR is a better way to elect legislatures.
Emil Bove Confirmed to Lifetime Judgeship
Trump’s personal lawyer, and man accused of telling DOJ lawyers to ignore court orders is now a federal judge.
Podcast Recommendation (and a Discussion of CPB Funding Implications)
The Daily on how local NPR stations will suffer.
Newsom Flirts with a CA Gerrymandering Plan
Tit-for-tat is maybe good power politics, but is any of this good for democracy?
On Conspiracies, Epstein, and the Streisand Effect
Why I am not a conspiracy guy, but also wonder why he is shouting about the whole thing.
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