Donald Trump’s influence has led to an increase in far-right figures who have gained mainstream acceptance. Moderate politicians are being threatened or driven out of the Republican Party by pro-Trump forces, leaving few dissenters in office. Miles Taylor, who was chief of staff of the Department of Homeland Security under Trump, sees this as a […]
A star witness comes forward
Imagine you’re an ambitious young staffer in the White House. Now imagine that you’re in that role under Donald Trump, on January 6, the day of the violent riot at the Capitol. Cassidy Hutchinson lived through that exact scenario, and was faced with a choice between her country and her career. She chose her country…eventually. […]
The Republican Party, explained
Perhaps you’ve noticed that the Republican Party has been in the headlines lately? Their comical journey to find a new speaker of the House may be fresh news, but the root of that crisis has been many years in the making. Our latest Instaread examines the history and current state of conservative politics in the […]
The poor get poorer
The United States is one of the world’s wealthiest countries. But millions of people there live without basic necessities and struggle to make ends meet. Progress in reducing poverty has stagnated over the last 50 years despite advancements in science and tech. Why? Subsidizing the Rich The American welfare state is skewed towards benefitting the […]
Of course you’re always right
In our age of inflammatory headlines and polarized politicians, it’s essential to have sharp communication skills. But it can be hard to get right, since persuasion is equal parts art and science. Our latest Instaread looks at a new treatise on how to win debates from famous argumentative person Medhi Hasan, the MSNBC anchor. Use […]
This is America. 🎵
Americans worry a lot about terrorism. But Richard Haass, a foreign policy expert, says that the most significant threat to the country’s security and stability comes from its internal political divisions. These problems undermine the country’s ability to thrive and deal with external threats from Russia, China, and others. Taking Responsibility The thing with democracy is […]
RFK Jr. on the family that doesn’t like him
Can one of America’s most influential families come back into power? According to the polls so far, probably not, but Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is determined to try. Next year, he’ll cast his lot against President Joe Biden. In the meantime, our latest Instaread takes a closer look at Kennedy’s memoir about his famous family. […]
Public health crisis? Or conspiracy theory?
We are still learning all sorts of fascinating things about longshot presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. For instance, did you know he helped popularize the conspiracy theory that vaccines are linked to autism in children? In fact, he wrote an entire book about it, which happens to be the subject of our latest release. A […]
The Next Cultural Revolution
What is Critical Race Theory? According to James Lindsay, an author and mathematician, it’s a vehicle for the new Communist agenda. It’s difficult to define CRT, in part because many of its adherents disagree about what it is. According to Lindsay, this is a deliberate strategy to blur the line, move goalposts, and invent new […]
Who Should We Blame for Cancel Culture?
They may not wear the white bonnets and buckled shoes that their ancestors donned for the Salem witch trials. But today, many of the people who identify as politically liberal are creating a similarly oppressive atmosphere, ready to raise a mob against anyone who says the wrong thing. That’s the view of David Rubin, who […]
