Stories - Donald Trump

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The Democracy Column

COLUMN: An Obituary for the American Republic (1789-2025)

In lieu of flowers, design a new republic.

The Democracy Column

The Real US President Is Subnational

A president behaves like a local bully. A governor behaves like a president.

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Silicon Valley and California Go to Marriage Counseling

The state and its biggest sector can't live with each other.

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If at First You Can't Secede, Try to Get Kicked Out

Please Mr. Trump—Deport California!

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COLUMN: This Little Fish Speaks Volumes About Governance

The California Delta smelt is being scapegoated by Trump and farmers. Here's what the nearly extinct fish...

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COLUMN: Shut Up and Leave Land to the Locals

The U.S. Government Blames Los Angeles for Fires on Federal Lands.

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Stay Away From Trump. Befriend Localities Worldwide

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New Year's Resolution: Give Up Elections to Focus on Democracy

2024's "Year of Elections" damaged democracy. Let's stop devoting so many resources to voting.

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COLUMN A Rap Feud's Lessons for Locals Fighting a Ruling Demagogue

What would Kendrick Lamar do? The California hip hop artist shows how to beat Drake, Trump and other hegemons

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Five Positive Lessons from the US Elections for Europe

Here we go again. Donald Trump has won the US presidential election, and I’m sure by now you’ve already...