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Side-Eye Friday: Missing Senators, Airport Brawls, Shirtless Rock Stars, And Other Things I Wasn’t Expecting This Week

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Another Strange Day in the Republic: SCOTUS, Socialists, and the Democrats’ Identity Crisis

Senate Seats Aren’t Family Heirlooms
Guardians of the Republic

Senate Seats Aren’t Family Heirlooms

by Carol MarksJuly 14, 2026

When I saw the news that Governor Henry McMaster had appointed Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to temporarily fill his Senate seat, I had two thoughts almost simultaneously. Is she qualified? And why do…

Hunter Biden Wants A Do-Over
Stars, Stripes, & Stupidity

Hunter Biden Wants A Do-Over

by Carol MarksJuly 13, 2026

After spending time out of public view, Hunter Biden is back and determined to reclaim the narrative before history has a chance to settle. He's making the podcast rounds, posting on X, launching a Substack,…

Side-Eye Friday: Missing Senators, Airport Brawls, Shirtless Rock Stars, And Other Things I Wasn’t Expecting This Week
The Side-Eye

Side-Eye Friday: Missing Senators, Airport Brawls, Shirtless Rock Stars, And Other Things I Wasn’t Expecting This Week

by Carol MarksJuly 10, 2026

Another Friday, another stack of headlines that make you wonder whether the country collectively decided to skip adult supervision this week. Welcome to Side-Eye Friday, where we've got a senator who's somehow become less visible…

America Turns 250. The Mayor Of New York Wants The Microphone.
Pop Goes The Republic

America Turns 250. The Mayor Of New York Wants The Microphone.

by Carol MarksJuly 2, 2026

America turns 250 this week. It's a milestone worth celebrating, and I imagine thousands of mayors across the country will say a few words at local parades and Fourth of July events. So imagine my…

Another Strange Day in the Republic: SCOTUS, Socialists, and the Democrats’ Identity Crisis
Hot Headlines

Another Strange Day in the Republic: SCOTUS, Socialists, and the Democrats’ Identity Crisis

by Carol MarksJuly 1, 2026

Some days, the headlines practically write the column. Today was one of those days. The Supreme Court issued two major decisions. Colorado Democrats nominated another democratic socialist. And a growing debate over antisemitism inside the…

Jezebel Can’t Stand Watching America Celebrate Itself
Pop Goes The Republic

Jezebel Can’t Stand Watching America Celebrate Itself

by Carol MarksJune 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Every time I see another poll claiming Americans are becoming less patriotic, I have to wonder if they accidentally surveyed the entire Jezebel newsroom. Then I read Jezebel's latest piece about the Great American State…

America By The Numbers: 50 States, One Republic
America 250

America By The Numbers: 50 States, One Republic

by Carol MarksJune 30, 2026

There are plenty of countries with provinces, regions, or administrative districts. America has states. That distinction matters because the Founders never intended for every important decision to come from one capital city. They built a…

The Democratic Party’s Socialist Reckoning
Field Notes From The Victory Girls

The Democratic Party’s Socialist Reckoning

by Carol MarksJune 29, 2026

Every now and then I write something over at Victory Girls that I think deserves a second audience. This is one of those pieces. The headlines are focused on the Democratic Socialists of America's latest…

Side-Eye Friday: Classified Blunders, Billionaire Princes, and a Country That Can’t Decide What to Call Turkey
The Side-Eye

Side-Eye Friday: Classified Blunders, Billionaire Princes, and a Country That Can’t Decide What to Call Turkey

by Carol MarksJune 26, 2026

Another Friday. Another batch of headlines that make you wonder whether anyone is actually in charge anymore. This week gave us classified documents, media meltdowns, royal fortunes, geography lessons nobody asked for, and a soccer…

Why Is Everyone Still Waiting On Michelle Obama?
The Long View

Why Is Everyone Still Waiting On Michelle Obama?

by Carol MarksJune 25, 2026

Michelle Obama says she doesn't want to run for president, and she has been remarkably consistent about it. Normally, I'd leave it there, except politicians have a funny habit of insisting they're not running until…

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I'm Carol Marks, the founder and voice behind An Americanist. I write about politics, culture, and the stories shaping the country we live in. A Navy veteran, Southerner, and incurable patriot, I believe freedom is worth defending, common sense is underrated, and America is still worth celebrating. If a headline earns a raised eyebrow, there's a good chance I'll be writing about it.

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