Democracy Diary
Mairin MacalusoA roadmap for navigating the upcoming U.S. election and understanding the forces that are putting our democracy under stress. All opinions are mine alone.
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Skyfalling
Skyfall is where we start
A thousand miles and poles apart
Where worlds collide and days are dark
-Skyfall, Adele and Paul Epworth
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Cornered and Dangerous
1. All Eyes on Texas
It’s been a minute - but Democracy Diary is back.
Today, the 2026 election season kicks off in earnest. Polls have closed in Texas, where closely watched Senate primaries on both sides of the aisle are underway —...
Charlie's (better) angels
Sticks and stones
The assassination of Charlie Kirk last week at Utah Valley University was a terrible, shocking act. Political violence against anyone is a threat to all. Nothing—no cause, no grievance—justifies murder or intimidation...
Dog Days
With apologies to dogs everywhere, mine included
Fault in our stars
Sirius rises late in the dark, liquid sky
On summer nights, star of stars,
Orion's Dog they call it, brightest
Of all, but an evil portent, bringing heat
And...
June 14
1. Recommitting
Dear Democracy Diary subscribers. Happy Sunday and Father’s Day to all. Over the last two months, I fell victim to both overwhelm and overwork. As soon as I started a post, it seemed instantly outdated. I also yielded...
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