Civil Politics
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Civil Politics (6/5/26): Per Audacia Ad Astra

Further Reading:

Proposition 2 1/2 overrides & exclusions - LINK (Mass.gov)

Southampton officials feel relief after passed tax override vote - LINK

Hadley residents approve tax override questions - LINK

South Hadley to vote on $3.5M tax override in September - LINK

A city divided: Override battle heads to ballot box in Easthampton - LINK

Senate passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement, without limits on Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund - LINK

In an interview with Maine Public, Graham Platner denies being physically threatening - LINK

Ex-girlfriend at the center of Graham Platner’s latest scandal says she was ‘set up.’ He says she’s a political operative. - LINK

The End Of ‘Destiny 2’: All Expansions Canceled, Maintenance Mode Incoming - LINK


Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5
Ending Music: Destiny 2 - Deep Stone Lullaby

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Civil Politics (5/29/26): Where Does the Line Break?

Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5
Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental)

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Civil Politics (5/22/26): Slush in the Forecast

Further Reading:

Judge dismisses Trump's IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement - LINK

U.S. government to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS settlement - LINK

Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' faces additional lawsuits - LINK

Colorado Democratic Party censures Jared Polis over Tina Peters clemency - LINK

Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases postelection autopsy that criticizes Kamala Harris - LINK

Democrats wanted answers for what went wrong in 2024. Now, there are more questions - LINK

A Message from DNC Chair Ken Martin on the DNC’s 2024 After Action Report - LINK

The Full DNC Report - PDF


Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5
Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental)

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Civil Politics (5/15/26): Hello My Baby, Hello My Honey...

Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5
Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental)

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Civil Politics (5/8/26): Words are Imaginary

Further Reading:

Bangor woman who wrote chalk messages outside Susan Collins’ house is running for Senate - LINK

The war strains Gulf alliances - LINK

Tennessee Republicans pass map dividing up state’s lone majority-Black district - LINK

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win - LINK

State redistricting battles intensify following U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act - LINK

Mississippi house to hold redistricting session at Jim Crow era capitol - LINK


Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5
Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental)

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Civil Politics (5/1/26): Sprinkle Dust

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Further Reading:

Mike Minogue wins Mass. GOP endorsement for governor in a landslide - LINK

Massachusetts auditor, attorney general continue public feud about ongoing legislative audit controversy - LINK

Massachusetts auditor, attorney general continue public feud about ongoing legislative audit controversy - LINK

The Mass. GOP’s 2026 Gamble: Embrace Trump, change the subject, hope for the best - LINK

Is the Massachusetts Economy About to Get Wrecked? - LINK


Special Beginning and Ending Music: Dropkick Murphys - Take 'em

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Civil Politics (4/24/26): The Dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide

Further Reading:

U.S. soldier arrested for Polymarket bets on Maduro capture that won $400K, Justice Department says - LINK

French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet - LINK

Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting - LINK


Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5
Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental)

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Civil Politics (4/17/26): An Anti-Christ Spirit

Further Reading:

Caitlyn Jenner Appeals To Trump Over His Policy That Requires Passports List A Person’s Birth Gender: “I Don’t Think This Was Really Thought Out” - LINK

Orbán's defeat is a win for democracy and a warning to Trump, analysts say - LINK

Hungary's new PM cuts CPAC funding, signalling policy shift - LINK

What Orban's loss means for far right movements around the world - LINK

Secret Service confirms no credible threat at UGA after Erika Kirk cancellation: Report - LINK

Trump's attacks on Pope Leo are hurting recent GOP gains with Catholic Americans: Experts - LINK

Image depicting Trump as Christ-like savior removed from president's social media page following backlash - LINK


Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5
Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental)

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Civil Politics (4/10/26): Anointed With Holy Oil

Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5
Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental)

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Civil Politics (4/3/26): Nonsense Phrases

Further Reading:

Supreme Court majority seems inclined to rule against Trump on birthright citizenship - LINK

Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857) - LINK

Reefer Madness Original Trailer - LINK (YouTube)

President Trump Addresses Nation on War with Iran (Full Speech) - LINK (CSPAN)

'What the hell did he just say?' GOP Iran worries build after Trump speech. - LINK

Russia plants flag on North Pole seabed - LINK


Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5
Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental)

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