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Start your day with pragmatic takes on politics and public policy.

My takes on Congress and governance. I have been studying and writing about American governance for 30 years. Please also check out my Understanding Congress Podcast: https://www.understandingcongress.org/podcasts/

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Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy

In 1787, Benjamin Franklin was asked: what kind of government have you created? He answered, "a republic — if you can keep it." From Protect Democracy, a nonpartisan, nonprofit group working to prevent authoritarianism.

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

democracy and dictatorship, Russia and Ukraine, America and Europe, local and global, past and present

The essence of an MFA in creative writing, minus the tuition: 3 weekly sections, one post at a time.

Expert commentary from a 30-year veteran of US politics. Here at Hopium we work on strategies to defeat MAGA, tell our story more effectively, and ensure freedom and democracy prevail. Expect sharp analysis, live events, and all sorts of Hopium!