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The Democracy Column

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

In lieu of flowers, design a new republic.

COLUMN A Local Sprint to Transit's Future

Riding across North County San Diego, squinting into the future.

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Singing to Interrupt in Tokyo; Cascais Congrats; Bridges to Belem

ALSO: The U.S. Crisis; Video from Ecuador to Colorado, New Events and Serious Fun

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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: This Dead Senator Can Stop Trump

John Conness was an Irish immigrant who stood up for citizenship and human rights. His words still matter.

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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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NEWSLETTER Snake Bites, Local AI, and Paying for Lottery Democracy With Real Lotteries

Our January newsletter visits rural Congo, and reflects on the fires.

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Driving Through Fire in My Hometown

Our local fires aren't unbelievable. We are.

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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