Today's Politics

Nativism's Comeback, Donald Trump, and American Politics in 2025

Part Three in a series. The return of nativism and its link to politics and authoritarianism today.

Jun 13 •

If a story isn't reported by Fox News, did it really happen?

When it comes to news and politics, Americans these days inhabit parallel universes

May 16 •

An American Pope

Thoughts on history, religion, politics ... and a Chicago-born pope

May 11 •

What if Trump Had Coasted Through His Second Term?

He could have golfed or gone to the beach for four years

May 1 •

Is American democracy sailing into troubled waters?

Roundup of thoughts from other writers

Apr 17 •

Flooding the Zone Again

Why it's so difficult to keep up with news about the gutting of government

Apr 12 •

The state of the union is ... broken?

Americans aren't as divided as we might think, yet our politics is staring into the abyss

Mar 7 •

Trump Jr. vs AOC in 2028?

This isn't a prediction, but it's worth pondering where the parties could be headed

Feb 25 •

Does Donald Trump Have a Mandate?

And why do the vibes feel more sweeping than the actual election results?

Feb 11 •

One week into a new presidency

What to make of the first days of Trump's second term?

Jan 30 •

What should we focus on as Trump 2.0 begins?

Choosing where to put my (our) energy

Jan 23 •

Welcome to 2025

January 6th, Jimmy Carter, and the politics of wildfires

Jan 10 •

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