Leaving Without Moving
IMMIGRATION · LAW AND COURTS · MAINE
February 11, 2026
In Lewiston, Maine, increased
federal immigration enforcement
has prompted fear and
behavioral changes within the…
The Story
Who’s Reading My Google?
IMMIGRATION · LAW AND COURTS
February 10, 2026
Federal authorities
increasingly use administrative
subpoenas to obtain subscriber
data from companies without…
Arch de Trump
POLITICAL POWER · WHITE HOUSE
February 9, 2026
A proposed 250-foot ceremonial
arch for the National Mall,
linked to America’s 250th
anniversary, reflects Donald…
In Their Own Words
IMMIGRATION · POLITICAL POWER · MAGA
February 7, 2026
A chronological compilation of
public statements by prominent
political figures reveals a
shift in rhetoric around
immigration.
Winning Isn’t the Point
Anymore
VOTING RIGHTS · LAW AND COURTS
February 5, 2026
The Supreme Court’s ruling in
Bost v. Illinois State Board of
Elections allows federal…
Danger Signs
WHITE HOUSE · POLITICAL POWER · IMMIGRATION
February 4, 2026
Democratic erosion often begins
with changes in behavior rather
than law, as citizens and
institutions adapt to.
The Clerk Did Not Look Up
LAW AND COURTS · POLITICAL POWER · POLITICS
February 3, 2026
The Supreme Court’s use of
emergency stays to allow
contested policies—such as a
passport rule removing the.
Devaluation
MACROECONOMICS · INFLATION · TRADE
February 2, 2026
The U.S. dollar has declined by
10 to 12 percent against major
currencies over the past year.
The Old Grammar of Power
POLITICAL POWER · WAR AND SECURITY
January 31, 2026
The United States has
historically exercised
influence through "conditional
sovereignty," a system of…