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Real Patriotism is a place for clear-eyed reporting and essential moral argument about American democracy and power in our time. Non-partisan, independent—but not blind to reality—this journal is for people who want to understand what America is becoming.

Original reporting + commentaries, with a focus on climate + migration, and, from time to time, politics. I write about what is + what is possible.

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Figuring out how the world works, what really matters and what lasts

Adversarial journalism and commentary from the former executive producer of Up w/ Chris Hayes, senior producer at Countdown w/ Keith Olbermann, and veteran of The Daily Show, ABCNews, CNN, The Young Turks, and more.

an examination of youth culture

A Substack that explores how we can develop our "moral muscle" to stand up for democracy -- and each other -- in this critical moment. Plus insight and analysis at the intersection of law, national security, and the intelligence community.