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Good morning from Washington, where we are alone again in a winter of our discontent, “made inglorious bummer by this son of Queens,” as I observed on December 6, 2020, a month before Trump’s apparently final act on the world stage enshrined him in ignominy. We are now all
Good evening from Washington, where the news cycles are moving faster than rats on a hot tin roof. Thanks to all of the news subscribers over the weekend and everyone whose become a member since soft launch last year. My last dispatch broke through more than most, including the recommendations
Good morning from frigid Washington DC. It was quite a week. Thank you to new subscribers and long-standing members. Like many of you, I have been following the torrent of executive actions Trump has taken since he was sworn in on Monday. If you need to tune out to protect
Good afternoon from Washington, where I‘m staying warm watching C-SPAN. As you may have heard, the ceremony was moved indoors and the parade was cancelled, along with a military flyover at noon. Canceling the inaugural parade means the time and money spent on viewing stands will be for naught.
Good evening from Washington, where I’m feeling cautious optimism about a ceasefire in Gaza, followed by a surge in humanitarian aid and return of hostages to their families. Thanks to everyone who has subscribed to CivicTexts since I last wrote, particularly the members who are supporting this work. Editor’
Good evening from Washington, where more snow is inbound later tonight. If you’re receiving this newsletter, it’s because you subscribed to Civic Texts: so glad to see more of you in this new year! Many thanks to everyone who tuned in, turned on, and kept up in 2024.
Good evening from Washington, where I am still learning and relearning the lesson not to compose newsletters in the content management system. If you're reading this, you're subscribed to the first edition of Civic Texts in the year. Buckle up: I have a few things to
Good morning from Washington, where I can confirm sock puppies are far better than social media sock puppets. Thanks to everyone who has subscribed to Civic Texts this past year since our soft launch in the spring. Your support, questions, and sharing have all been enormously humbling as we all
Good afternoon from Washington, where I’m adjusting to a nearly 60 degree temperature swing from upstate New York and reflecting on the extraordinary life of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died yesterday at age 100. Thank you to everyone who’s subscribed to Civic
Good afternoo from upstate New York, where we continue to celebrate the holidays with grandparents in the frigid climes of my birth. I hope you and yours are warm, dry, and safe today. The holidays can be joyous, but also hard times for many of us: if you or someone
