The Watch

I Am War, and I Want to Devour You

The battlefield was quiet now.

Mar 4

Consequential Developments JOBS MARKET - March 3, 2026

Jobless claims stay calm, but “calm” is not the same as “easy.”

Mar 3

Fear of AI-Driven Job Loss Is Already Reshaping Authority

Author’s Note

Feb 19

The Quiet Math No One Wants to Talk About

Author’s Note

Feb 17

The Thinking Citizen

There was a time when people understood something we now pretend is complicated so a whole class of professionals can stay busy translating it for us.

Feb 14

Anger, Yes - But Guard Judgment

I keep hearing that people are too angry these days.

Feb 9

Before the Wall Gets Climbed

People keep asking why the country hasn’t “erupted yet.” Why the streets aren’t full everywhere.

Feb 7

February 2026 - November 2026: What Will They Say We Did?

There’s a stretch of time coming that won’t feel dramatic while we’re in it.

Feb 7

The Epstein Case Did Not Stop at the Water’s Edge

Author’s Note

Feb 6

The SAVE Act Turns Voter Eligibility Into a Barrier Course

There’s a comforting belief floating around that voting in America is settled law.

Feb 3

When Democracy Goes Quiet, War Speaks Loudest

Author’s Note:

Jan 31

Citizens United: The System That Eats Its Own

Sixteen Years of Money, Power, Democracy Running on Empty

Jan 29

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