What Happens in the West Wing
The show is a documentary about how and why centrist politics fails, and the inner logic used to conceal that failure.
Articles by Nathan J. Robinson
The Real Abbie Hoffman
Why it’s impossible to Sorkin-ize the great revolutionary clown.
Why Conservative Arguments Are So Worthless
And why liberal technocrats who give credence to them are so obtuse.
The Chomsky Position On Voting
It’s important to vote Democratic, but we should be under no illusions that voting Democratic will save us. Voting is a small part of our political lives.
Obama’s Words
Revisiting the 44th president’s speeches helps us understand why his politics were so limited, and what we need instead.
The Federal Killing of a Protester Should Alarm Us All
Trump has bragged about killing an activist without any due process. That’s terrifying.
The Lights Blink Out One By One
On trying to see history from the perspective of a participant.
Why Amy Coney Barrett Should Not Be On The Supreme Court
Her rulings reveal a judge who serves the interests of Trump, telemarketers, debt collectors, bureaucrats, and cops.