Andrew Weinstein
@andrewjweinstein.com
Presidential appointee in Obama and Biden administrations. Served as United States Public Delegate to United Nations. DNC Lawyers Council Chair. Trial Lawyer. Music & Hockey Fan. Visiting Fellow at the Institute for Democracy, Journalism, and Citizenship.
Pinned
Moral Clarity | Andrew Weinstein | Substack
Moral Clarity is a place to dissect the challenges facing our democracy, to explore the roots of hatred and the pathways to dialogue, and to examine the intricate ways that law, policy, and justice in...
andrewweinstein.substack.com
If you’ve been following me here on Bluesky, I’d be grateful if you subscribed to my Substack. It’s free, it helps grow this community, and it ensures you never miss a post.
I filmed this backstage at a Dead & Company show, not long after the Parkland shooting. Bob Weir had asked to meet a group of student survivors — and the care, time, and respect he showed them was unforgettable. He always showed up to inspire the next generation. Fare thee well to a true legend.
January 11, 2026 at 5:10 AM
I filmed this backstage at a Dead & Company show, not long after the Parkland shooting. Bob Weir had asked to meet a group of student survivors — and the care, time, and respect he showed them was unforgettable. He always showed up to inspire the next generation. Fare thee well to a true legend.
It will take a generation to repair the damage this presidency has inflicted — and that’s assuming we get the chance.
January 10, 2026 at 11:33 PM
It will take a generation to repair the damage this presidency has inflicted — and that’s assuming we get the chance.
I’ve spent my career studying how regimes justify the unjustifiable. So when a civilian driver is labeled a “domestic terrorist,” I know what that language is doing — building a permission structure for violence. Minneapolis isn’t just a tragedy. It’s a warning. I break it down in my new essay.
A Killing, a Cover‑Up, and the Country We’re Becoming
What we tolerate now will define us.
andrewweinstein.substack.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:27 PM
I’ve spent my career studying how regimes justify the unjustifiable. So when a civilian driver is labeled a “domestic terrorist,” I know what that language is doing — building a permission structure for violence. Minneapolis isn’t just a tragedy. It’s a warning. I break it down in my new essay.
This has been a hard and unsettling week. Take a moment to check in on the people around you. You never know whose day you might help carry.
January 10, 2026 at 2:47 PM
This has been a hard and unsettling week. Take a moment to check in on the people around you. You never know whose day you might help carry.
A president claims his “own morality” is the only check on his power. The U.S. arrests a foreign leader. And somehow, neither of those is the biggest story of the week. This isn't just a news cycle; it’s a constitutional freefall.
January 9, 2026 at 10:57 PM
A president claims his “own morality” is the only check on his power. The U.S. arrests a foreign leader. And somehow, neither of those is the biggest story of the week. This isn't just a news cycle; it’s a constitutional freefall.
Renee Good deserved better. Her family deserved better. Her state deserved better. And our democracy deserves better than a government that treats truth as an inconvenience and accountability as optional.
A Killing, a Cover‑Up, and the Country We’re Becoming
What we tolerate now will define us.
andrewweinstein.substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Renee Good deserved better. Her family deserved better. Her state deserved better. And our democracy deserves better than a government that treats truth as an inconvenience and accountability as optional.
Every democracy slides the same way: abuse of power, denial of facts, and a public asked to look away.
This moment demands attention — and accountability.
This moment demands attention — and accountability.
A Killing, a Cover‑Up, and the Country We’re Becoming
What we tolerate now will define us.
andrewweinstein.substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Every democracy slides the same way: abuse of power, denial of facts, and a public asked to look away.
This moment demands attention — and accountability.
This moment demands attention — and accountability.
A federal agent killed a U.S. citizen on camera. The government seized the evidence. And now they’re telling us not to believe what we saw.
My new piece on truth, power, and the country we’re becoming:
My new piece on truth, power, and the country we’re becoming:
A Killing, a Cover‑Up, and the Country We’re Becoming
What we tolerate now will define us.
andrewweinstein.substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:31 AM
A federal agent killed a U.S. citizen on camera. The government seized the evidence. And now they’re telling us not to believe what we saw.
My new piece on truth, power, and the country we’re becoming:
My new piece on truth, power, and the country we’re becoming:
If you’ve been following me here on Bluesky, I’d be grateful if you subscribed to my Substack. It’s free, it helps grow this community, and it ensures you never miss a post.
Moral Clarity | Andrew Weinstein | Substack
Moral Clarity is a place to dissect the challenges facing our democracy, to explore the roots of hatred and the pathways to dialogue, and to examine the intricate ways that law, policy, and justice in...
andrewweinstein.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:19 PM
If you’ve been following me here on Bluesky, I’d be grateful if you subscribed to my Substack. It’s free, it helps grow this community, and it ensures you never miss a post.
A federal agent killed a U.S. citizen in a state that never asked for federal involvement — and now the federal government is blocking that state from investigating the killing.
That isn’t federalism.
That isn’t public safety.
That is occupation.
That isn’t federalism.
That isn’t public safety.
That is occupation.
January 8, 2026 at 9:01 PM
A federal agent killed a U.S. citizen in a state that never asked for federal involvement — and now the federal government is blocking that state from investigating the killing.
That isn’t federalism.
That isn’t public safety.
That is occupation.
That isn’t federalism.
That isn’t public safety.
That is occupation.
A U.S. citizen was shot at point-blank range on a public street. Now, federal agents are barricading the scene and blocking local authorities from doing their jobs. This is not how a democracy functions—it is how a police state operates. Renee Good deserves justice, not a federal cover-up.
January 8, 2026 at 7:12 PM
A U.S. citizen was shot at point-blank range on a public street. Now, federal agents are barricading the scene and blocking local authorities from doing their jobs. This is not how a democracy functions—it is how a police state operates. Renee Good deserves justice, not a federal cover-up.
Minneapolis is a flashing red siren. When the federal government answers with force instead of restraint, we’re not protecting democracy — we’re eroding it.
January 8, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Minneapolis is a flashing red siren. When the federal government answers with force instead of restraint, we’re not protecting democracy — we’re eroding it.
Watching the footage from Minneapolis is a gut‑punch reminder of the darkest chapters in our history. We don’t need 2,000 federal agents storming our cities—we need a federal government that actually respects the Constitution it swore to uphold.
January 7, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Watching the footage from Minneapolis is a gut‑punch reminder of the darkest chapters in our history. We don’t need 2,000 federal agents storming our cities—we need a federal government that actually respects the Constitution it swore to uphold.
If the United States Constitution doesn’t protect you from a federal agent shooting you in the face for the “crime” of turning your car around, it doesn’t exist. ICE has become a paramilitary force with zero oversight and a Secretary in Kristi Noem who encourages the chaos. ENOUGH.
January 7, 2026 at 8:54 PM
If the United States Constitution doesn’t protect you from a federal agent shooting you in the face for the “crime” of turning your car around, it doesn’t exist. ICE has become a paramilitary force with zero oversight and a Secretary in Kristi Noem who encourages the chaos. ENOUGH.
Every chant in the streets of Iran is a reminder that authoritarianism is never as stable as it pretends to be.
January 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Every chant in the streets of Iran is a reminder that authoritarianism is never as stable as it pretends to be.
The world is watching Iran. Dozens killed. Thousands detained. And yet people keep marching — for dignity, for economic survival, for a future they can recognize. Their courage deserves more than silence.
January 7, 2026 at 3:09 PM
The world is watching Iran. Dozens killed. Thousands detained. And yet people keep marching — for dignity, for economic survival, for a future they can recognize. Their courage deserves more than silence.
I recently launched a new Substack to share analysis from my experiences at the intersection of law, policy, and diplomacy. “Moral Clarity” is a space to tackle the big issues: defending democracy, fighting hate, and pursuing justice. Subscribe for free and join the conversation!
Moral Clarity | Andrew Weinstein | Substack
Moral Clarity is a place to dissect the challenges facing our democracy, to explore the roots of hatred and the pathways to dialogue, and to examine the intricate ways that law, policy, and justice in...
andrewweinstein.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:08 PM
I recently launched a new Substack to share analysis from my experiences at the intersection of law, policy, and diplomacy. “Moral Clarity” is a space to tackle the big issues: defending democracy, fighting hate, and pursuing justice. Subscribe for free and join the conversation!
Five years ago, we watched a violent mob try to overturn an election. We don’t honor democracy by forgetting that day. We honor it by defending the truth, strengthening institutions, and refusing to normalize political violence.
January 6, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Five years ago, we watched a violent mob try to overturn an election. We don’t honor democracy by forgetting that day. We honor it by defending the truth, strengthening institutions, and refusing to normalize political violence.
Astronaut. Navy captain. Combat veteran. Public servant. If Mark Kelly isn't your definition of an American hero, it's time to get a new dictionary.
January 5, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Astronaut. Navy captain. Combat veteran. Public servant. If Mark Kelly isn't your definition of an American hero, it's time to get a new dictionary.
Congress can’t keep calling itself a coequal branch while acting like a spectator. If it won’t defend its constitutional role, this president will gladly take it.
January 4, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Congress can’t keep calling itself a coequal branch while acting like a spectator. If it won’t defend its constitutional role, this president will gladly take it.
A president who treats foreign policy as a personal instrument of power invites instability, not security.
January 3, 2026 at 10:28 PM
A president who treats foreign policy as a personal instrument of power invites instability, not security.
History is clear: when presidents expand their authority abroad, they rarely give it back at home. Venezuela should force every American to ask what kind of country we want to be.
January 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM
History is clear: when presidents expand their authority abroad, they rarely give it back at home. Venezuela should force every American to ask what kind of country we want to be.
If we expect foreign leaders to answer to our courts, then the president of the United States must be equally answerable. Accountability must not stop at our own borders.
January 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
If we expect foreign leaders to answer to our courts, then the president of the United States must be equally answerable. Accountability must not stop at our own borders.
The defunding of the NEA, the gutting of the NEH, and the capture of the Kennedy Center are straight from the authoritarian playbook. My piece in TIME explores the chilling implications.
Trump’s Campaign to Defund the Arts—and Rewrite History
"The campaign to defund the arts, capture our museums, and rewrite our history is a prelude to silencing dissent."
time.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:26 AM
The defunding of the NEA, the gutting of the NEH, and the capture of the Kennedy Center are straight from the authoritarian playbook. My piece in TIME explores the chilling implications.
History will remember Rob Reiner for his art, his heart, and his advocacy. It will remember Donald Trump for reducing the presidency to a platform for petty cruelty. Ranting about "mind-crippling diseases" while weaponizing tragedy offers a disturbing look at who is actually unwell.
December 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
History will remember Rob Reiner for his art, his heart, and his advocacy. It will remember Donald Trump for reducing the presidency to a platform for petty cruelty. Ranting about "mind-crippling diseases" while weaponizing tragedy offers a disturbing look at who is actually unwell.