Trump the Redeemer
Despite the claims of some liberals, the MAGA Right is not unchristian, but the apotheosis of a violent strain of entirely American Christianity.
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Neon Liberalism #14: A Turn Toward Taiwan?
Taiwan is a free country, a powerhouse in technology, and it has about one-twentieth the population of Europe less Russia. JD Vance talks about the U.S. possibly disengaging with Europe, but is such disengagement necessary for, and does it really herald, increased engagement with Asia, and particularly with China
The Suicide of American Conservatism
American conservatism is largely an intellectual corpse, killed by people who claim to be conservatives.
Eric Adams Must Go
We cannot have a mayor who answers to Trump's DOJ.
How to Win a Rigged Game
The Civil Rights Movement is worth studying not just because they were right, but because they won.
Is It a Coup?
It is bad, it is illegal, and it is a self-coup.
Representation Matters
It’s not enough, but without it, there’s only segregation and extermination.
Trump and Musk’s Illegal and Undemocratic Attack on the Power of the Purse
The Ketamine Koup is fundamentally about unilateral control of the federal government's money.
The New State Media
A corrupt bargain has been struck between the oligarchs who own our public squares and the autocrats who aspire to own our country.
Neon Liberalism #13: The Ketamine Koup
The chaos coming out of Washington, D.C., over the past week seems to be emanating from one man, and for once it's not Donald Trump—it's Elon Musk. Project 2025 is still happening, but Musk's seizure of government computer systems is happening more
Elon Musk Is Working His Hardest to Make a Chinese Century
The Ketamine Koup will make America a mediocre backwater.
Once and Future Liberal Institutionalism
When conservatives want to burn down the system.
Elon Musk Is a Bigger Short Term Threat Than Trump
We need to rally against his insurgency in the federal government, and we need to do it now.
Brains Poisoned by the "Twitter Files" Cannot Recognize the Genuine Speech Crisis in Front of Their Faces
Trump is consolidating control of online platforms and strong-arming news organizations.
Portland Is Not Your Punching Bag
Portland is not what right-wing fever dreams make it out to be.
We Must Defend and Build a True Opposition Media
It is absolutely critical that the opposition have a voice that is widely heard.
Roger Scruton's Critique of Liberalism
Scruton was a serious and thoughtful philosopher whose views warrant careful engagement.
The Banality of Zionism
Zionism is just 19th century nationalism, and its conflicts are ordinary nationalist conflicts.
The Politics of Passports
The broad powers of the president to limit the freedom of movement of Americans.
Meta Mirror World
The solipsism of social media rests on the false promise of everything being yours: your feed, your network, your friends, customisable and uniquely, ineffably you.
We Must Save the Constitution from Itself
The amendment process exists for a reason, and it’s time to talk about using it.
Swiping Left on MAGA
The thing about a ‘no girls allowed’ treehouse is it doesn’t have any girls in it.
Now More Than Ever, We Must Resist Trump
Trump does not have a mandate and the stakes of the next four years are too high to pretend otherwise.
The Crisis of Democratic Governance
State Democrats have failed to deliver what the American people want.