A Letter from the Future: Your Crisis is Metaphysical
This dispatch from the not too distant future warns that our current predicament is more metaphysical than political.
Leadership
'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.
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.
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.
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.