llherman.bsky.social
@llherman.bsky.social
I care about public policy and study the founding writings of the American republic. Arizona born and raised.
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Here’s the full piece on why I’m optimistic, even in dark times:

open.substack.com/pub/data4dem...
The Wall Looks Permanent Until It Falls
On the optimism of preparation in a time of democratic decay.
open.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Can I suggest a second variation on that segment? How about: “CBS, once a news leader on the world stage, has become an American media punchline and laughingstock”?
January 7, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Richard Slotkin is a phenomenal historian of the American paradox. He gives me hope that our Republic will endure this moment too. His most recent book is aptly named A Great Disorder: National Myth and the Battle for America (HUP, 2024). Thanks for pointing to his founding work!
January 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM