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First Thoughts on Mamdani's Big Win
In the end the Democratic primary in New York wasn't even close, but it was still fascinating.
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Iran and Trump's Foreign Policy
Trump's decision to bomb Iran was made with little consultation with Congress and even less consideration about what comes next.
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It's 1985 v. 2033 in the New York City Mayor's Race
The frontrunners in the New York Democratic primary represent a city that no longer exists and one that not yet come into existence, but there are other…
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New York City Comptroller Brad Lander Arrested
Lander is the second Democratic elected official recently put in handcuffs for questioning the Trump-Noem thuggery.
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The Trump Era Has Been Four Percent of American History
The Trump era is now ten years old. This represents four percent of American history and should be understood in that context.
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Los Angeles Shows How Trump Is Demonstrating Control of the Security Forces
For any authoritarian leader, maintaining the loyalty of the security forces is essential.
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Elon Musk, Techno-Warlord
Elon Musk is a powerful non-state actor, but is not quite a conventional warlord.
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The New York Mayoral Candidates Debate
Some notes from the first televised debate in the 2025 Democratic mayoral primary in New York City.
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The Evolution of Pitcher Usage, Part 10
Blake Snell is a starting pitcher with more Cy Young Awards than complete games.
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Musk Is Leaving Because He Got What He Wanted
Musk has stolen data from the American people and will take that, and who knows what else, back to the private sector.
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May 2025

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