Tag Archives: Stephen Miller

What Democrats Must Do to Heal the Nation From MAGA

Posted on November 13, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 13, 2026 As the flush of victory fades and the reality of the task ahead becomes clear for everyone who wants to move past the evil and divisiveness that are the legacy of MAGA and Donald Trump, … Continue reading →

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Reactions to the Democratic Sweep

Posted on November 8, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 8, 2026 When Barack Obama experienced a “shellacking” in the 2010 midterms, he acknowledged that the demands of the presidency had caused him to lose touch with what voters wanted, and pledged to work cooperatively with the … Continue reading →

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Trump Finally Explains His War to Americans

Posted on April 2, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 2, 2026 Forty days after starting a war with Iran, Donald Trump finally got around to addressing the people who elected him on a platform that included no more endless wars, although the fallout from this one … Continue reading →

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Defending the 2026 Midterm Elections

Posted on February 27, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, February 27, 2026, People who fear Donald Trump’s attempts to undermine our democracy recognized from the start that our greatest vulnerability might be the 2026 midterm elections. This is not hyperbole or speculation. Trump has been very clear … Continue reading →

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The Supreme Court’s Decision on Tariffs May Be a More Powerful Warning to Trump

Posted on February 20, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, February 20, 2026 On November 5, 2025, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments about President Trump’s tariff policy. Six of the nine Justices, including Conservatives John Roberts, Amy Coney Barrett, and Neal Gorsuch all expressed pessimism that the … Continue reading →

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Domestic Terrorism

Posted on January 26, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 25, 2026 I doubt that there are many Americans who would disagree that domestic terrorism represents an existential threat to our country. What they may disagree about is identifying who those terrorists are. They are clearly not … Continue reading →

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ICE vs The People of Minnesota

Posted on January 23, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 23, 2026 In 2025, a dear old friend moved to St. Paul, MN to spend his final retirement years with his family. For a few months, it was a joyous time, and he looked forward to the … Continue reading →

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Irresponsible Madness

Posted on January 21, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 21, 2026 “There is a strong tendency for countries to go along to get along. To accommodate. To avoid trouble. To hope that compliance will buy safety. It won’t.” With those words in a speech delivered in … Continue reading →

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Hope For 2026

Posted on January 2, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 2, 2026, The future of our democracy as our Declaration of Independence and Constitution framed it will depend on two things that will occupy most of 2026. The first half of the year belongs to the Supreme … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Murder

Posted on September 14, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 13, 2025 I wish I could speak to Matt Robinson, the father of the alleged assassin who killed Charlie Kirk. I suggested to a friend, yesterday, that having to turn his son in to law enforcement must … Continue reading →

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