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- Robert Reich on Nazi use of Brown Shirts January 20, 2026
- Ernst Fraenkel’s Dual State (1941) — a chilling account of the “Prerogative State” and fascism January 16, 2026
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- The John Lewis Example January 12, 2026
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- Stephen Miller’s hate January 11, 2026
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- Opinion | Lee Bollinger: Universities Need a New Defense January 7, 2026
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- Denmark reacts after wife of Trump aide Stephen Miller posts image of U.S. flag covering Greenland January 4, 2026
- The Viceroy of Venezuela (Dan Little) January 4, 2026
- U.S. will be “very strongly involved” in Venezuela’s oil industry, Trump says January 3, 2026
- Trump’s Risky War in Venezuela – The Atlantic January 3, 2026
- Kidnapping a foreign head of state (Dan Little) January 3, 2026
- Self-evident truths (Declaration musings II) (Gary Krenz) January 1, 2026
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Tag Archives: politics
Dan Little on inclusive multicultural democracy
Our friend and fellow blogger Dan Little has a wonderful academic blog, Understanding Society, that deals with issues “in philosophy of social science and the workings of the social world.” Dan is a very clear expositor of philosophical ideas, and … Continue reading
Higher education, quo vadis?
Two discouraging but one very hopeful story about Trump’s and Trumpists’ higher ed attacks. Let’s do the bad news first. First, Michael Schill, the president of Northwestern (my alma mater), announced today that he is resigning, following tremendous pressure from … Continue reading
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Tagged authoritarianism, democracy, education, higher ed, higher-education, politics
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Where is the Democratic Party?
Ali Velshi a few days ago had an excellent monologue on the failure of the leadership of the Democratic Party to rise to our current occasion (~ 9 min). This is an existential moment, not politics-as-usual, and yet – as … Continue reading
Two historical moments in the search for a better democracy – and today
Today is the anniversary of two important moments in the history of US activism for a more democratic union: the 1963 March on Washington and the arrest in 1917 of ten suffragists who were picketing outside the White House. Here … Continue reading
We are a small group of friends and neighbors who reject the turn to authoritarianism, racism, and lawlessness shown by the current Federal administration. This site will serve as a hub for sharing stories and discussions about the realities facing … Continue reading
Implications of Medicaid reductions for poor patients
Many of us are concerned about the effects that the 2025 federal budget reconciliation law will have on poor people in many states who are currently enrolled in Medicaid health coverage. KFF has put together a comprehensive analysis of the … Continue reading
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Tagged disparities, health, healthcare, Medicaid, politics, poverty
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