Archive - THE UPSTATE AMERICAN

If not now, then when?

In the aftermath of a disaster, we're often told it's not time to ask questions

Jul 12 •

There is no room at Rushmore

It's not just geology that precludes Donald Trump from enshrinement

Jul 5 •

June 2025

Ranting replaces leadership in America

How Pete Hegseth channels his boss, as well as 17th-century Christians

Jun 28 •

After the protest, we must hold our course

The history of demonstrations in America holds lessons for where we go now

Jun 21 •

The parade is only part of the show

What do we do now, with reality catching up to a play-acting approach to governing?

Jun 14 •

Dissing patriots, displeasing gods

How renaming a Navy ship reveals a nation's misplaced priorities

Jun 7 •

May 2025

A baby bonus isn't what we need

American families need help that paying people to have babies won't provide

May 31 •

Hope is a thing with a diploma

Relying on resurgent conscience and good journalism to do battle with Trumpism

May 24 •

Good neighbors, please step up now

An increasingly isolated people now find their nation similarly needing connections

May 17 •

Here's your burger, Pop. And a lesson, too.

Don't delude yourself into thinking your big talk is enough to combat Trumpism

May 10 •

Why this May Day leaves me frightened

This is not just a sweet spring holiday, nor a time for ordinary dissent

May 3 •

April 2025

When reality clashes with anchored beliefs

What will happen as the turmoil of this presidency confronts the MAGA faithful?

Apr 26 •

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