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Entering a Period of Political Instability
Most early Roman emperors suffered violent deaths, largely because they lacked legitimacy and the rule of law was weak.
White House
Midweek Cafe and Lounge, Volume 395
Rest in peace Sly Stone. Here is a track of his 1973 LP Fresh: Sly and the Family Stone was very...
Congress
What the Ban On International Students Is Really About
In 1933, the Nazis passed a law against "Foreign Infiltration of German Universities," which had the same goal as Trump's move against Harvard.
Justice
Donald Trump is Not a World War Two Historian
The president seems to think Germany's surrender came after Japan's and signaled the end of the war.
Elections
Midweek Cafe and Lounge, Volume 392
I am in the midst of one of my busiest weeks of the year, but I figured I should fly by with...
Foreign Affairs
The Shame of Trump’s Vietnam Policy
Decades of work to improve U.S.-Vietnam relations are carelessly being destroyed in a self-defeating effort to curtail Chinese power and influence.
Media
Progress Pondcast Episode 23: Brendan and I Try Cover Everything
We talk about the fascist regime's tariffs, illegal deportations, war on DEI, and resemblance to 1930's Nazis. Also, viral protest singer Jesse Wells and the Hands Off demonstrations. And more!
Environment
The Republicans Will Suffer When FEMA Fails During Hurricane Season
There are few certainties in life but one is that the president gets blamed when people are dissatisfied with disaster response.
Health Care
RFK Jr. Breaks a Big Promise to Senator Cassidy
To get confirmed, RFK Jr. promised the Louisiana conservative that he would not fire the members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s independent vaccine advisory committee. Then he did.
Culture
What the Ban On International Students Is Really About
In 1933, the Nazis passed a law against "Foreign Infiltration of German Universities," which had the same goal as Trump's move against Harvard.
