An eclectic view of our country in the 21st century. Politics through the lens of history, travel, genealogy, small biz, translation, and linguistics.
Born and raised in Houston in the days of Sissy Farenthold, Molly Ivins, Ann Richards. Moved to Pennsylvania once Texas took a sharp right turn. โPursue your happinessโ is state motto. Love Gov. Shapiro and our Gettysburg Rising crew! LFG!
My name is Jess and I was a high school Literature teacher for 16 years until I decided to run as a Democrat in a rural, red district in Missouri. I bring you news and politics from Missouri and beyond from a rural progressive point of view.
A weekly newsletter about how right-wing extremism has exploited the weaknesses in American journalism, and what we can do about it.
Iโm terrified by Americaโs fascism trend and disgusted that my party is now a Trump cult. My time inside the system and in the probe of the January 6 attack has left me with just an ember of hope. Making it grow requires the hard truth. Can we handle it?
Jack Hopkins Now is a reader-supported newsletter offering calm, clear analysis of power, accountability, and democratic resilience-written for people who want to think clearly and stay steady under pressure.