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Batya Ungar-Sargon, a Berkeley-educated leftist who couldn’t bear drinking at a bar with Trump voters, is now MAGA’s top defender.
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Who is Batya Ungar-Sargon? | Washington Monthly
A Berkeley-educated leftist who couldn’t bear drinking at a bar with Trump voters is now MAGA’s top defender.
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“Fox never has populist-nationalists on, hard-core MAGA people like her,” Steve Bannon told me. “For whatever reason, they’ve decided Batya is an acceptable populist-nationalist.”
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The notion that the political economy theory behind IRA failed because IRA did not prevent the election of Donald Trump is just an *insane* piece of backcasting. Insane.
November 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The notion that the political economy theory behind IRA failed because IRA did not prevent the election of Donald Trump is just an *insane* piece of backcasting. Insane.
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What does Mamdani’s vision of the Department of Community Safety miss? A good deal, writes Brian Stettin. www.vitalcitynyc.org/articles/wha...
Vital City | What Mamdani Gets Wrong About Severe Mental Illness & Crisis Response
Mayor Eric Adams’ senior advisor on the topic has some thoughts on the incoming mayor’s plans for a new Department of Community Safety.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:15 AM
What does Mamdani’s vision of the Department of Community Safety miss? A good deal, writes Brian Stettin. www.vitalcitynyc.org/articles/wha...
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Nice from CJR—to understand Trump and Mamdani’s love fest, consider the president’s vulnerability on affordability. We made the same point Friday in @washingtonmonthly.com.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Nice from CJR—to understand Trump and Mamdani’s love fest, consider the president’s vulnerability on affordability. We made the same point Friday in @washingtonmonthly.com.
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Zohran Mamdani and Lina Khan’s plan to end monopolistic pricing at NYC stadiums is good policy and good politics, @nateweisberg.bsky.social reports.
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The Freakout Over Cheaper Beer at Yankee Stadium
Mamdani and Khan consider using long-standing powers to end monopolistic pricing at NYC stadiums. Cue the neoliberal freakout.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Zohran Mamdani and Lina Khan’s plan to end monopolistic pricing at NYC stadiums is good policy and good politics, @nateweisberg.bsky.social reports.
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Every time a Dem suggests a way to lower prices, the centrist policy dweebs screech, "NOT LIKE THAT!"
Great piece from @nateweisberg.bsky.social showing how the dweebs are wrong and Mamdani is right about exorbitant stadium beer prices.
Great piece from @nateweisberg.bsky.social showing how the dweebs are wrong and Mamdani is right about exorbitant stadium beer prices.
The Freakout Over Cheaper Beer at Yankee Stadium
Mamdani and Khan consider using long-standing powers to end monopolistic pricing at NYC stadiums. Cue the neoliberal freakout.
washingtonmonthly.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Every time a Dem suggests a way to lower prices, the centrist policy dweebs screech, "NOT LIKE THAT!"
Great piece from @nateweisberg.bsky.social showing how the dweebs are wrong and Mamdani is right about exorbitant stadium beer prices.
Great piece from @nateweisberg.bsky.social showing how the dweebs are wrong and Mamdani is right about exorbitant stadium beer prices.
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Vance offers conflicting explanations for high prices, as Trump, who has denied they’re high at all, meets with Mamdani, whose New York City win was fueled by the affordability crisis. @rmpwolfe.bsky.social
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Affordability Wars
As Mamdani meets Trump, Vance cycles through conflicting explanations for high prices—and voters aren’t buying it.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Vance offers conflicting explanations for high prices, as Trump, who has denied they’re high at all, meets with Mamdani, whose New York City win was fueled by the affordability crisis. @rmpwolfe.bsky.social
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The Five Eyes national security alliance of the U.S., U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and Australia had been intimate and formidable for decades. Now the erratic policies of the Trump administration are threatening the bond.
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Five Eyes Become Three Blind Mice
Trump is threatening the bond of the Five Eyes national security alliance of the U.S., U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The Five Eyes national security alliance of the U.S., U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and Australia had been intimate and formidable for decades. Now the erratic policies of the Trump administration are threatening the bond.
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Mamdani stole the show this month, but ‘Moderate Mikie’ across the Hudson ran on an even bolder platform to rein in corporate power. From the governor’s mansion, she’ll have the authority to deliver.
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Sherrill and Mamdani Just Showed How to Unify the Democratic Party—And Win
Mamdani stole the show this month, but ‘Moderate Mikie’ across the Hudson ran on an even bolder platform to rein in corporate power.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Mamdani stole the show this month, but ‘Moderate Mikie’ across the Hudson ran on an even bolder platform to rein in corporate power. From the governor’s mansion, she’ll have the authority to deliver.
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My Washington Monthly Education
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November 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
My @washingtonmonthly.com education
The 56-year-old magazine has trained generations of journalists, including me—but it can only keep doing so with your help. Please donate today.
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Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
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Trump's job approve/disapprove is 5 points underwater (44/49) in ARIZONA, per Emerson College Polling
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Arizona 2026: Governor Hobbs Faces Tight Re-Election Race; Rep. Biggs Leads GOP Primary - Emerson Polling
Immigration Drops as Top Issue for Arizona Voters, Economic Concerns on Rise A new Emerson…Full Release & Results
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November 16, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Trump's job approve/disapprove is 5 points underwater (44/49) in ARIZONA, per Emerson College Polling
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Ron DeSantis's allies stick his finger in the MAGA H-1B debate and comes out on Trump's right, saying Congress should get rid of the H-1B visa as MAGA rails against Trump saying America needs foreign talent.
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DeSantis World Goes To War With H1B Visas As Trump Faces Blowback From Base
One of President Donald Trump's old rivals is seemingly moving to seize on MAGA's dissatisfaction with the president's recent statements on H1-B visas.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Ron DeSantis's allies stick his finger in the MAGA H-1B debate and comes out on Trump's right, saying Congress should get rid of the H-1B visa as MAGA rails against Trump saying America needs foreign talent.
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Two years ago, Governor Ron DeSantis engineered a conservative takeover of New College of Florida, a small progressive public institution in Sarasota. Even Republicans say it’s been a disaster.
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Where Might Trump’s Attacks on Universities Lead? Just Look at Florida
Trump’s attacks on universities promise to “save” higher ed. That same logic from DeSantis has nearly destroyed The New College of Florida.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Two years ago, Governor Ron DeSantis engineered a conservative takeover of New College of Florida, a small progressive public institution in Sarasota. Even Republicans say it’s been a disaster.
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Where Might Trump’s Attacks on Universities Lead? Just Look at Florida...
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Two years ago, Governor Ron DeSantis engineered a conservative takeover of New College of Florida, a small progressive public institution in Sarasota. Even Republicans say it’s been a disaster.
washingtonmonthly.com/2025/11/13/n...
washingtonmonthly.com/2025/11/13/n...
Where Might Trump’s Attacks on Universities Lead? Just Look at Florida
Trump’s attacks on universities promise to “save” higher ed. That same logic from DeSantis has nearly destroyed The New College of Florida.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Where Might Trump’s Attacks on Universities Lead? Just Look at Florida...
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Breaking: Fannie Mae watchdogs probed if Trump appointee Bill Pulte improperly obtained mortgage records of key Democrats.
Exclusive | Fannie Mae Watchdogs Probed How Pulte Obtained Mortgage Records of Key Democrats
FHFA’s acting inspector general handed probe report to U.S. attorney office that had indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James
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November 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Breaking: Fannie Mae watchdogs probed if Trump appointee Bill Pulte improperly obtained mortgage records of key Democrats.
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Once again, an opposition party instigated a shutdown but failed to win a big-time White House concession.
Why did the "Invertebrate Eight" sacrifice leverage for a deal that forfeited their main demands? –– @billscher.bsky.social
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Why did the "Invertebrate Eight" sacrifice leverage for a deal that forfeited their main demands? –– @billscher.bsky.social
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The Democratic Shutdown Capitulation: A Perfect and Unnecessary Failure
Once again, an opposition party instigated a shutdown but failed to win meaningful concessions. Democrats had leverage—and threw it away.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Once again, an opposition party instigated a shutdown but failed to win a big-time White House concession.
Why did the "Invertebrate Eight" sacrifice leverage for a deal that forfeited their main demands? –– @billscher.bsky.social
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Why did the "Invertebrate Eight" sacrifice leverage for a deal that forfeited their main demands? –– @billscher.bsky.social
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It's driving me batty that nobody except Heather Cox Richardson, the Washington Monthly, and myself is covering Trump's race to sell off (for likely demolition) "the Sistine Chapel of the New Deal," w/ murals by Ben Shahn, Philip Guston, etc. I've furnish links below to help reporters get started.
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It's driving me batty that nobody except Heather Cox Richardson, the Washington Monthly, and myself is covering Trump's race to sell off (for likely demolition) "the Sistine Chapel of the New Deal," w/ murals by Ben Shahn, Philip Guston, etc. I've furnish links below to help reporters get started.
Wow this picture ...
Stefanik's NY governor announcement is straight from the Trump School of Belligerent Capital-Letter Nicknames. Even after last week's GOP drubbing, she's treating Trump as a winning role model. What can she be thinking? It's a mystery. Or maybe not. @thebulwark.com www.thebulwark.com/p/elise-stef...
Elise Stefanik’s Bad Bet on MAGA Politics
For a promise of power, she has let herself be yanked around. Now she’s launched a Trumpian campaign for governor of New York.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Wow this picture ...
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Staking the future of the US housing market on an AI-fueled tech bubble does not seem like a great idea.
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FHFA’s Pulte Says Fannie, Freddie Eyeing Stakes in Tech Firms
Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, said that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are looking at ways to take equity stakes in technology companies.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Staking the future of the US housing market on an AI-fueled tech bubble does not seem like a great idea.
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Democratic lead in the generic congressional ballot average, per Real Clear Politics, is the largest yet for this cycle at +4.1 www.realclearpolling.com/polls/state-...
2026 Generic Congressional Vote | RealClearPolling
2026 Generic Congressional Vote | RealClearPolling
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November 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Democratic lead in the generic congressional ballot average, per Real Clear Politics, is the largest yet for this cycle at +4.1 www.realclearpolling.com/polls/state-...
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In Georgia’s statewide races on Tuesday, the two Democratic candidates won 8 counties where, in 2024, Kamala Harris had received UNDER 40%.
via: almanacofamericanpolitics.substack.com/p/democrats-...
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November 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
In Georgia’s statewide races on Tuesday, the two Democratic candidates won 8 counties where, in 2024, Kamala Harris had received UNDER 40%.
via: almanacofamericanpolitics.substack.com/p/democrats-...
via: almanacofamericanpolitics.substack.com/p/democrats-...
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My biggest complaint with the radical centrist crowd is that they substitute their own sometimes legitimate personal grievances within the movement for things happening more broadly with swing voters.
And they're just not the same things.
And they're just not the same things.
November 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
My biggest complaint with the radical centrist crowd is that they substitute their own sometimes legitimate personal grievances within the movement for things happening more broadly with swing voters.
And they're just not the same things.
And they're just not the same things.
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The movement incentives that hobbled Sierra Club are a big part of why Yglesias, Klein et al are so "anti-woke." And it's true that Standpoint Theory damaged the effectiveness of many liberal orgs.
But that's different from what is happening with swing voters!
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
But that's different from what is happening with swing voters!
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
The Sierra Club Embraced Social Justice. Then It Tore Itself Apart.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The movement incentives that hobbled Sierra Club are a big part of why Yglesias, Klein et al are so "anti-woke." And it's true that Standpoint Theory damaged the effectiveness of many liberal orgs.
But that's different from what is happening with swing voters!
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
But that's different from what is happening with swing voters!
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
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Elwood Watson of East Tennessee State takes the measure of various college rankings and finds @washingtonmonthly.com to be the best for most students. www.myjournalcourier.com/opinion/arti...
Commentary: A different way to rank colleges — Elwood Watson
Commentary: Washington Monthly has published rankings with the intent of avoiding what the most prestigious rankings seek to reward: an institution’s wealth, prestige, and exclusivity.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Elwood Watson of East Tennessee State takes the measure of various college rankings and finds @washingtonmonthly.com to be the best for most students. www.myjournalcourier.com/opinion/arti...