Music Is the Ultimate American Melting Pot

Who's afraid of a little diversity in their Halftime Show? Not Americans.

Feb 12 • Zaid Jilani

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January 2026

RFK Jr. Is Remaking a Key Government Autism Committee in His Image

An obscure government advisory group helps steer hundreds of millions of taxpayer research dollars. RFK Jr. has handed it over to the least reputable…

Jan 31 • Zaid Jilani

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We Are Witnessing the End of Tesla’s EV Empire

The brand that was once synonymous with electric vehicles is in precipitous decline.

Jan 24 • Zaid Jilani

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MLK Jr. Imagined an America That Transcended Race

A little-known text sheds some light on the civil rights leader's imagining of the future.

Jan 20 • Zaid Jilani

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December 2025

He Voted for Trump. Then the President Called His People 'Garbage.'

A disappointed voter is emblematic of how Trump is losing minority support.

Dec 29, 2025 • Zaid Jilani

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It’s Not Racist to Not Want To Lose an Election

A familiar Democratic pathology appears when the party faces a pivotal race in Texas

Dec 9, 2025 • Zaid Jilani

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November 2025

The Better Way To Stop Illegal Orders Is To Prosecute Those Who Give Them

A brouhaha between Democratic elected veterans and the administration highlights the need for a different approach.

Nov 28, 2025 • Zaid Jilani

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Can Universal Childcare Guide Georgia Democrats Out of the Wilderness?

A leading candidate for Governor proposes childcare for every Georgian child.

Nov 17, 2025 • Zaid Jilani

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The Lesson of the Epstein Disclosures: It Helps To Have Some Eccentrics in Government

Populist and anti-establishment politicians don't always get it right, but they are essential part of the system.

Nov 13, 2025 • Zaid Jilani

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The 2025 Election Proves That the Culture War is Less Important Than the Class War

In election after election, voters came out and proved that affordability is top of mind, not religious or cultural conflict.

Nov 5, 2025 • Zaid Jilani

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October 2025

Democrats Can Do Minorities a Favor By Not Excusing Incompetence

There are an endless number of qualified minority candidates for all sorts of positions. That's why we should stop excusing incompetence from people of…

Oct 29, 2025 • Zaid Jilani

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Graham Platner and Other Rough-Around-The-Edges Populists Can Win -- If They Take a Page Out of Donald Trump’s Book

Trump inspired his base with intense loyalty, so they forgave his warts. Can Democratic candidates do the same?

Oct 28, 2025 • Zaid Jilani

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