'Convergence' Is Here – And We're Not Prepared
American politics is converging towards a vague concept of authoritarian "unity," influenced by a small network of backers.
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America's Slide into Authoritarianism, as seen from TED 2025
The main message from TED 2025 wasn't the talks, but America's rapid slide into authoritarianism.
Tariffs Expose Rifts in Fragile MAGA Coalition
Republicans don't agree about tariffs, and we're beginning to see visible discord that can be used to break apart the fragile MAGA coalition.
‘Liberation Day’ Marks America's Slide Towards Irrelevance
With new tariffs, slowing economic growth, chaos in government, and a debt ceiling crisis looming, America is being isolated in ways that most serve Vladimir Putin.
Why 'Signalgate' Marks Our (Official) Descent into End Times Ideology
The Trump administration's disregard for the rule of law is a clear indicator that we have entered the liminal realm of end-times ideology.
The Substack Dilemma: How Creators Are Inadvertently Fueling America's Failure
Creators have flocked to Substack because of its ease of use — but that simplicity comes at a steep price.
The Nerd Reich with Gil Duran
Tech bros don't want to run the federal government — they want to eliminate it.
It's Time for Democrats to Carve Up the GOP
Democrats must have the courage to identify and exploit the weaknesses in the fragile GOP coalition.
Forget The Budget Battle – The Debt Ceiling Is the One to Watch
Democrats face a significant hurdle with the upcoming debt ceiling standoff. And they have an important opportunity to shape the outcome.
To Survive This, We Must Break the Fourth Wall
We cannot navigate the current moment using existing political frames or received wisdom.
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Musk's SpaceX Received Big Boosts from "Putin's Favorite" Rep. Dana Rohrabacher
Elon Musk didn't create SpaceX in a vacuum — he had help from an old friend of Vladimir Putin.
The Four Memos Quietly Rocking Washington
A set of memos is quietly making waves in Washington. Will they lead to a tipping point?
How to Understand America's Failure
To understand how we got here, a holistic view of world history is required.