Navigating American political life and its many actors

As the Marx Brothers said, there ain't no sanity clause--but these are my latest thoughts about politics, policy, culture, books and other stuff.

I’m terrified by America’s fascism trend and disgusted that my party is now a Trump cult. My time inside the system and in the probe of the January 6 attack has left me with just an ember of hope. Making it grow requires the hard truth. Can we handle it?

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We’re a community of Democrats focused on winning majorities, reducing polarization, and governing well. We elect, convene, and amplify bold, pragmatic leaders who represent the middle.

The community for those who believe that a free society is worth fighting for.

You are not the crazy ones.

Ukrainian. Here to make the war in Ukraine feel personal to you, something Western media doesn't do well. Bridging the gap between us.

One moderate's thoughts on politics, religion, and life.