Reopen the Golden Door
Repeal The Immigration and Nationality Act: immigration restrictionism is the Slave Power of the 21st century
A China Hawk Eats Crow
A video response to critics of "The Next Democratic Candidate for President Should Run as a China Hawk."
The Illiberalism of the Local
From Euclid v. Ambler to the Montana miracle.
Two Lessons from Hungary for 2026 and 2028
Unity and accountability.
Actually Collect Taxes
A gameplan for turning an overlooked federal agency into a flagship of liberal governance.
A Peace Worth Its Name in Iran Must Include Lebanon
Lebanon cannot be left out of any peace treaty if it’s going to be worth the paper it’s written on.
Democrats Must Learn to Talk About National Defense
American power brings with it an awesome responsibility.
To the Moon
The Artemis moon mission provides a vision of a joyous, hopeful liberal future—one built on international cooperation, not war and hatred.
The Right Wants You Stupid
The eternal quest to preserve the “pleasing illusions” that hold society and its authorities together.
Trump's Trade Con (Neon Liberalism #69, with Joey Politano)
On April 2, 2025, Donald Trump announced "Liberation Day" tariffs which, according to him, would fix the trade deficit and bring American manufacturing roaring back. One year on, Samantha and economic analyst Joey Politano dig into what actually happened. Manufacturing is down, the deficit is barely changed, fake
The Security Leviathan
The American path in state-building is heavily skewed towards security and control.
How to Divide Large Numbers in Your Head
We need to get our minds around our millions, billions, and trillions.