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NYTimes: Stephen Miller Is Still Pursuing His Immigration Agenda, but More Quietly (Dan Little)

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Daniel Little

The racist extremist who is driving the White House … NYTimes: Stephen Miller Is Still Pursuing His Immigration Agenda, but More Quietly https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/us/politics/stephen-miller-immigration-agenda.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

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For a sigh and a smile . . . (Gary Krenz)

Posted on April 4, 2026 by gdkrenz

When I saw this article in the New York Times today, I could have sworn that I had just somehow jumped to The Onion. I at least expected the byline date to be April 1. But this is serious reporting, … Continue reading →

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Dan Little on political formation and bigotry (Gary Krenz)

Posted on April 2, 2026 by gdkrenz

Our “Affirming Democracy” colleague, Dan Little, has an excellent post on his Understanding Society blog, “How are an individual’s political values formed?” This is toward understanding the disturbing increase in bigotry among young GOP and conservative activists that Dan pointed … Continue reading →

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The dictator celebrates war crimes

Posted on April 2, 2026 by gdkrenz

Trump’s “address” to the nation yesterday — if anything from the master of the word salad can legitimately be called an “address” — is a frightening look into the Trumpian mind — if it can be called a “mind.” Here … Continue reading →

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Trump’s – not Adam Smith’s – “Invisible Hand” (Gary Krenz)

Posted on April 1, 2026 by gdkrenz

Robert Reich in his substack recently reminded us that this year is the 250th anniversary not only of the US but also of Adam Smith’s monumental work, The Wealth of Nations. The one idea that most people know from this … Continue reading →

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No Kings and Our Democratic Opportunity (Gary Krenz)

Posted on March 29, 2026 by gdkrenz

We had a wonderful No Kings experience in Ann Arbor yesterday–as always. People’s creativity with signs and banners is always remarkable, and it is hard to imagine gathering with a more thoughtful group of individuals. Conversations are always good — … Continue reading →

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Trump Just Made Stomach-Turning Remarks About Somali Refugees. It Gets Much Worse. (Dan Little)

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Daniel Little

More unfiltered racist abuse from trump, now against Somalis. No shame, no humanity, no restraint. 25th Amendment for this unhinged and increasingly cognitively impaired tyrant … Trump Just Made Stomach-Turning Remarks About Somali Refugees. It Gets Much Worse. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/03/trump-somali-refugee-remarks-court-abuses-tragic.html

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Gemini helps us affirm: No Kings! (Dan Little)

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Daniel Little

Gemini image of No Kings demonstration (generated March 27 based on slogans provided by Dan)

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The No Kings protests keep growing. Are they having an impact? (Dan Little)

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Daniel Little

Affirm democracy! Denounce undeclared war! Oppose mass deportation! Hesgeth must go! We the people resist! Invoke the 25th Amendment! Washington Post: The No Kings protests keep growing. Are they having an impact? https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/03/27/no-kings-protests-trump-effective/ Yes—No Kings is real! Let’s be there … Continue reading →

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The Washington Post Inside the GOP struggle with bigotry among young activists

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Daniel Little

More on the rise of racist talk and hate among rank and file young GOP activists … When will this stop? Inside the GOP struggle with bigotry among young activists https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/26/gop-feuntes-trump-antisemitism-nationalism/

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