"The defining political fact of our time is not polarization. It’s the inability of even large bipartisan majorities to get what [the public] wants... ...In our era, it is primarily Congress that prevents popular laws from being passed or getting serious consideration. (Holding an occasional hearing does not count as “doing something.”) Entire categories of … Continue reading The Oppression of the Supermajority
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The Decline of Fox News & Trump TV
The amazing thing is how pervasive Fox—this niche, tabloid-style news network—is in American life. It's in fast food restaurants. It's playing in hotel lobbies. I keep seeing it in public spaces, seemingly everywhere. A common scenario is you walk into a space, say a hotel breakfast area, and there will be some old white dude(s) … Continue reading The Decline of Fox News & Trump TV
