Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
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Today in Politics, Bulletin 85. 3/6/25
… The theme of the day was Trump backpedaling on several of his major announcements, executive orders, campaign promises, and policies after intense backlash.
Trump is backpedaling on nearly everything—deportations, tariffs, firings, even dismantling the Dept. of Ed—after backlash. But these were his campaign promises. His chaos is no accident. Stay informed with today’s top stories.
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(Bloomberg) - Car owners are missing their monthly payments at the highest rate in more than 30 years.
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Look at what Musk did to Twitter. I guess it shouldn’t come as a surprise that he wants to do the same to federal employees
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I used to live in Boston, but now I live in Somerville. I still follow Boston politics and happenings, however.
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@hcrichardson.bsky.social How difficult would it be to change the rules so senators vote using a secret ballot?
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