Just down the road from Lexington and Concord, American patriots scurried to defend their immigrant neighbors.
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Posted inCivil Rights in America
Trump Would Torch Magna Carta
For centuries, the writ of habeas corpus—a fundamental protection against unlawful imprisonment—has remained a core fixture of democratic governance. Suspending it would defy the Constitution, but Trump is weighing his options.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Did Trump Do Europe a Favor?
The EU must now look to its own political and economic interests. That could be good for European values and European union.
Posted inPolitics
The New Democratic Divides
They now encompass tariffs, age, abundance, and commitment to resistance.
Posted inTAP
Are We at an Inflection Point?
Today on TAP: Trump is governing more and more like an impulsive mad king who assumes he has absolute power. We will soon find out whether he does.
Posted inPolitics
The Anti-Immigration Majority Is a Mirage
Americans gradually bought the Republican sales pitch on immigration. Then they saw what it looks like in practice.
Posted inTAP
Come Saturday, We Should Reclaim the American Revolution
Today on TAP: The 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord is a good time to resist mad kings old and new.
Posted inPolitics
The Two Movements
While Trump wants to break apart everything decent about America, the people are rebelling—and giving powerful opponents to Trump the will to resist.
Posted inTAP
Trump Undone (Well, Partially Put on Hold)
Today on TAP: The president is compelled to delay his tariffs. The Republican Congress failed to do it, so the markets did.
Posted inCivil Rights in America
A Conversation With Randall Kennedy
How shall we redeem the deferred promise of civil rights and racial justice?
