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Where Did The Uncrossed Ethical Lines That Saved Democracy Come From?

As that most toadying of Attorney Generals, Bill Bar, announces his resignation, it is fascinating to consider just which Republican…

Dec 18, 2020

Where Did The Uncrossed Ethical Lines That Saved Democracy Come From?

Dec 18, 2020

Benjamin Wachs

“Defund the Police?” How about “Defund the Schools?” — No, they’re not the same

A friend of mine recently tried an experiment — telling people that because of the failures of the education system, he wanted to “defund…

Dec 10, 2020

“Defund the Police?” How about “Defund the Schools?” — No, they’re not the same

Dec 10, 2020

Benjamin Wachs

Yes, They Were Always Crazy and Awful — The Apocalypse Cabaret Newsletter for Dec. 5, 2020

“Americans on the average do not trust intellectuals, but they are cowed by power and stunned by celebrity.” — Viet Thanh Nguyen

Dec 5, 2020

Yes, They Were Always Crazy and Awful — The Apocalypse Cabaret Newsletter for Dec. 5, 2020

Dec 5, 2020

Benjamin Wachs

Has “Brain Drain” created government and hyper-partisan politics?

Back in the day I was a reporter in mid-sized metro areas, and the fear of “brain drain” was significant: our children go to college and…

Dec 3, 2020

Dec 3, 2020

Benjamin Wachs

Blue States Aren’t “Socialist” — They’re Better At Capitalism (The Apocalypse Cabaret Newsletter…

In a previous newsletter I described what is happening now as an attempted coup that is not serious, but is no less dangerous for being…

Nov 23, 2020

Nov 23, 2020

Benjamin Wachs

Not So Useful Idiots — What Our Intellectuals Have Misunderstood About Our Political Conflict

We have seen an extraordinary political reversal: in just 30 years, “conservatives” have become full-on postmodern nihilists, denying that…

Nov 12, 2020

Not So Useful Idiots — What Our Intellectuals Have Misunderstood About Our Political Conflict

Nov 12, 2020

Benjamin Wachs

Unserious People Are Dangerous Are The Most Dangerous Kind — The Apocalypse Cabaret newsletter…

I think one of the most common assumptions liberals have been making has been holding back their political success, and it needs to be…

Nov 10, 2020

Nov 10, 2020

Benjamin Wachs

Our Election Epistemic Dread — Apocalypse Cabaret Diary for November 5, 2020

On election night, the feeling was raw terror at the possibility of rising fascism. It was not considered or curious or even remotely…

Nov 7, 2020

Our Election Epistemic Dread — Apocalypse Cabaret Diary for November 5, 2020

Nov 7, 2020

Benjamin Wachs

Apocalypse Cabaret Diary, May 18

Time, for many people, has become a blur. We lose track of where it’s gone and how we’ve spent it. Days and hours pass through each other…

May 24, 2020

Apocalypse Cabaret Diary, May 18

May 24, 2020

Benjamin Wachs

Apocalypse Cabaret Diary, May 1

Replacing a used roll of toilet paper now has a ceremonial quality, as if a dirge were being played at the changing of the seasons and a…

May 8, 2020

Apocalypse Cabaret Diary, May 1

May 8, 2020

Benjamin Wachs

Benjamin Wachs

Benjamin Wachs lives in San Francisco, has written many things for many publications. Find more at: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminWachs

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