Tag Archives: Joe Biden

The kind of presidency we want?

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Naomi

A few nights ago, my cousin Thomas Spear sighed as he said it: we want a president we don’t have to pay constant attention to. Yes. A president who we can trust is taking care of the gnarly business of … Continue reading →

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Who will win the $$$$$$$ versus $ war?

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Naomi

When SCOTUS landed us with Citizens United, giving corporations and oligarchs untrammeled access to political campaigns and politicians, my initial reaction was, of course, fury. Just like most of us. But then I thought about it. It’s remarkable what serious … Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with the NYT? In a word, kinahora

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Naomi

Anyone who spends a lot of time reading the New York Times and then scrolling through TAFKAT* must be aware of the antagonism directed at the Times by journalism critics. While I find much of the criticism frantic and hysterical … Continue reading →

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