The Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade is a milestone in the Republican Party's long march from democracy to minority rule. They’re following the political logic that flows from economic policies that can’t draw majority support.From the … [Continue reading] about The GOP’s Long March to Minority Rule
Great Replacement Theory: Just the Latest Version of an Ancient Lie
Media coverage of Great Replacement Theory traces its roots through the Trump years to the Southern Strategy of the 1960s. But the legacy can be measured not in years but centuries. It’s the same lie told by every demagogue ever: Foreigners are … [Continue reading] about Great Replacement Theory: Just the Latest Version of an Ancient Lie
Latest podcast: Jade McGlynn on Putin’s Memory War
My guest on the latest episode of Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good has fascinating, important insights about Vladimir Putin’s “memory war:” a campaign to rewrite history with Russia at the center of the world stage. That campaign is being … [Continue reading] about Latest podcast: Jade McGlynn on Putin’s Memory War
THIS is what it looks like when Democrats stand for something
Last time, I cited a textbook example of how Democrats lose elections by campaigning as bureaucrats instead of leaders. This time, I'm happy to point to a textbook example of the opposite: Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow's powerful … [Continue reading] about THIS is what it looks like when Democrats stand for something
Here’s why Democrats lose so many elections they should win
A textbook example this morning of why Democrats lose elections they should win. MSNBC's "Morning Joe" played a clip of Barack Obama being asked what Democrats should do in the midterms. He can answer in one simple—and true—sentence: "We've got a … [Continue reading] about Here’s why Democrats lose so many elections they should win