Remix
The 2026 hits you may have missed
One quarter in and 2026 is moving just as fast as 2025. Before you can wrap your head around one batshit news cycle, another rears its ugly head. The Trump Regime continues to demand our constant attention and it does a number on our brains and our nervous systems. At least it does on mine.
And yet 2026 feels more hopeful. All around us, people are fed up and willing to do something about it. There are mass mobilizations like yesterday’s No King’s Day and hyper-local efforts happening in libraries, churches, and local haunts. A growing number of Americans recognize that ICE is an occupying force and are working to protect their neighbors from its terror. I’m even seeing some small signs of life from institutions. (You’re late to the party, but welcome.)
This week I wanted to revisit some of the more important posts I’ve written in 2026 – the ones that get to the crux of what’s happening, how Americans are reacting, and what we can do to rise up against the Regime.
We’re all domestic terrorists now
The events in Minnesota put into sharp focus what being a parent in America is like right now. If the parents in your life are radicalizing in real time, this one explains why that’s happening.
With a little help from my friends
As the events in Minnesota unfolded, I noticed hyper-local organizing efforts forming in real time. I have some thoughts on why that is, and several inspiring examples you sent me about what’s happening in your backyards. This post, more than any other, has informed my thinking recently.
QAnon helped hide the cabal in plain sight
The Epstein files have caused a lot of us to rethink the last decade or so, and there are so many threads to unpack: his influence, his network, and how it impacted all of our lives in ways we’re still processing. The thing that sticks with me is how QAnon and the Epstein files both show that they were onto something, but ultimately allowed themselves to become dupes for the very class they thought they were exposing.
The Great Unraveling
The MAGA coalition isn’t holding up well under the weight of Epstein and Iran, and cracks have emerged. Some of the key players are seeking to become the next God Emperor, taking control of the base, while others are looking for an exit ramp.
Thoughts on the Cesar Chavez revelations
The horrific revelations about Chavez continue to reverberate across the left. My heart breaks for Dolores Huerta and her fellow survivors. I also think this is a key moment for us to consider the stories we tell, and how much Americans in particular lean into story and myth over history.
Coda
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That’s all for this week. I hope yesterday filled your cup and gave you hope. Large-scale mobilization events are a good reminder that we’re not alone. Even when we might feel like it. I’m taking next week off for the Easter holiday, but I’ll talk to you again in two weeks!
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