Aftermath: War’s On
Welcome to Aftermath, which was supposed to be shifting into analysis of the implications of a war that ended, and…
Appeasing Trump Is a Futile Sugar High
“From their perspective, anyone who has done DEI research or continues to do it is almost doing something illegal.”
The Un-Mysterious Case of the Socialist Surge
The solution is hiding in plain view.
Maine’s Three Likely Replacements for Graham Platner
All three meet the first prerequisite for a candidacy under least-best circumstance: statewide name recognition.
The Dangerous Myth of Flexibility
At its root, the myth is based almost entirely on the power of storytelling, and the willingness of certain audiences…
Maine Democrats Poised to Run a Lighthouse Primary for Senate
Despite much shouting and allegations on all sides, the Maine Democratic Party is moving toward finalizing a statewide caucus to…
Trump Blows Up His Own Iran Deal
The weirdest thing about Trump’s comments at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, was the random stream of consciousness. It…
When in Doubt, Moderates Veer Left
Haley Stevens espoused progressive ideas in last night’s Michigan Senate debate. That’s a familiar pattern.
Not All Nepo Babies Are Trumps
Theodore Gillibrand, son of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), had received a $30 million round of investment for his company, American…