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…
Americans watched Joe Biden stumble through that disastrous debate against Donald Trump and immediately knew something was wrong. Really wrong. The White House told everybody to calm down. Media allies blamed a cold, jet lag,…
The more Hakeem Jeffries steps in front of a microphone, the more his bitterness and anger toward conservatives and much of America spills out. This week Jeffries declared MAGA voters need to be “broken.” That…
Ronald Reagan once famously warned that the nine most terrifying words in the English language were, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” Zohran Mamdani is openly rejecting that warning altogether, brushing it…
Trump’s Speech Last Night: Big Stage, Same Message Last night, Donald Trump stood in front of the country and delivered what was framed as a major address. The setting was formal. The tone was serious.…
When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took over at Health and Human Services, many people expected fireworks around COVID vaccine policy. Kennedy built much of his reputation questioning how the government handled vaccines during the pandemic.…
It’s Monday morning, and suddenly the news cycle woke up. Everyone’s back from their cute little holiday break, and the headlines are flying. At An Americanist, we’ll cut through it, give you what matters, and…
Pete Hegseth, The Washington Post, and the “Kill Them All” Smear Every Friday, the White House releases its Media Offender of the Week. It is a running list of which outlet went the extra…
Marjorie Taylor Greene did not enter Congress quietly. She arrived like a firework that refused to fizzle out. People noticed her immediately, and silence was never an option. Critics could not brush her aside, and…
From Resistance to Power Flex in the Oval Office This week the Oval Office welcomed one of the most controversial guests imaginable. The Saudi crown prince arrived in Washington, and his presence stirred outrage,…
