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
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
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.
Good morning from Washington, where the cherry blossoms are at peak bloom and I am at peak lividity about public records. I wanted to share a short reflection today. More on Sunshine Week, soon. Yesterday, I published a post from the archives, sharing an interview in which the former Chief
Good afternoon from Washington, where I’m watching a historic scandal unfold in real-time. I’m sorry to have been out of pocket for a bit, dealing with family and medical issues. That ends today. I'm glad to see more folks subscribing to Civic Texts these last weeks:
Good afternoon from rainy Washington, where I’ve been mourning on behalf of the thousands of civil servants across the United States and around the world who have been fired over the past 48 hours. Glad to see more new subscribers today: welcome. Breaking the backbone of good government Additional
Good afternoon from Washington, where yesterday’s snowfall is melting faster than ethics standards and watchdogs in the Trump administration. Glad to see more folks subscribing to Civic Texts today: thank you. Please consider upgrading to a paid membership if you are able, or let me know alex@governing.digital
Good evening from wintery Washington, where the steady snowfall doesn’t obscure a wave of firings across the United States government that is raising the probability of historic corruption unchecked by lobotomized institutions and defanged watchdogs. The first three weeks of the Trump administration have been characterized by pattern and
Good afternoon from Washington, where my daughter and I made blueberry pancakes and took the dogs for a walk before the rains rolled in. I hope you and yours are well this morning. It’s good to see more new subscribers since yesterday! If you continue find what I send
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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
Good morning from upstate New York, where I’ve traveled with daughter and dog to celebrate the holidays with grandparents in the frigid climes of my birth. I hope you and yours are warm, dry, and safe on this morning. To everyone celebrating today, Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. May
Good afternoon from Washington, where I’ve been holding down the fort for a tween, two dogs, and a growing end-of-year checklist. I hope you and yours are well. If you’re receiving this message, it’s because you subscribed to CivicTexts: thank you! If you can, please consider upgrading
Good afternoon from Washington, soaking up sun while I can. If you’re reading this, you’ve subscribed to Civic Texts from yours truly. Thank you! Please consider upgrading to a paid membership, if you can. Your support means I can continue to make CivicTexts free and open to all,