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What you need to know about the anti-democracy movement
Decades ago, America’s wealthy backed a Republican establishment that believed in fiscal conservatism, anti-communism, and constitutional democracy. …
3 years, 7 months ago
How Russian oligarchs, the Saudis, and China are swaying American elections
Hello friends,
In 2017, Donald Trump repeatedly lied that between 3 and 5 million unauthorized immigrants had voted for Hillary Clinton. In the last f…
3 years, 7 months ago
We need a hope machine. Anyone know how to build one?
In a comment on this past Saturday’s post, Paula OH said: “It’s a very tough time. We need a hope machine! Anyone know how to build one?”
My answer to…
3 years, 7 months ago
Coffee klatch: Dems' message for midterms, Manchin, stock market, contraception, brain fog
My informal weekly coffee with Heather Lofthouse (my former student and executive director of Inequality Media Civic Action), exploring the lows and …
3 years, 7 months ago
Personal history: The Supreme Court I argued before fifty years ago
Hello again, friends.
After pro-choice protesters showed up outside the homes of Justice Samuel Alito and two other justices — peacefully chanting wh…
3 years, 8 months ago
Psst: Wanna know the real reason Washington leaks?
Hello friends. I hope you’re reasonably well, under the circumstances. Today I want to talk to you about leaks. I’ve had a lot of experience with the…
3 years, 8 months ago
Coffee klatch: Roe, law school with Clarence Thomas, arguing before the Supreme Court
My informal weekly morning coffee with Heather Lofthouse (my former student and Executive Director of Inequality Media), exploring the lows of the we…
3 years, 8 months ago
The truth about America's second civil war
The Supreme Court’s upcoming decision to reverse Roe v. Wade (an early draft of which was leaked Monday) doesn’t ban abortions; it leaves the issue …
3 years, 8 months ago
Shhhh: The Democrats' secret sauce for winning the midterms
The beginning of May before midterm elections marks the start of primary season and six months of fall campaigning. The conventional view this year i…
3 years, 8 months ago
Stopping the bullies
Consider the larger pattern.
Putin invades Ukraine. Trump refuses to concede and promotes his Big Lie. Rightwing politicians in America and Europe fu…
3 years, 8 months ago