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Despite doubt and denial, authoritarianism accelerates in the United States

Good afternoon from Washington, where I‘m making sense of what's happening to the country I love and the institutions I venerate during the second Trump administration. As always, thank you for subscribing. If you find these newsletters useful, please share. I expect you to hold me accountable

What I saw at the #HandsOff protests in Washington

Good afternoon from Washington, where April showers have washed away the thick coating of pollen on cars and windows from this weekend past. Thanks to everyone who has signed up since my last dispatch, and to everyone else who has been listening since last year. Please consider upgrading to a

By 2035, will AI and related technologies change what it means to be human for the better, or worse?

Good afternoon from Washington, where spring is in full swing and the imposition of historic tariffs is poised to further disrupt the economy of the United States and those of our trading partners around the world. For this American, "Liberation Day" will continue to refer to "Victory

Happy April Fools Day! (No joke.)

Good afternoon from Washington, where I just watched a procedural effort to block allowing new parents to vote by proxy fail in the House of Representatives. Welcome to new subscribers! Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said legislative action for the rest of the week is cancelled as a result.