Joel B. Stronberg

They shoot puppies and American citizens.

In the garden of Evil Noems and Millers.

Chuck Schumer Can’t Save Us Democratic victories in 2026 and 2028 would change the government, but they wouldn’t solve the problem of governance in America. Chuck Schumer can’t save us anymore than Donald J. Trump. We must save ...

Just posted a new article, "Chuck Schumer Can't Save Us". We, the People, haven't approved of our governments for decades -- no matter who's in charge. Politicians seem hapless in dealing with the problems of pluralistic society. It's up to us to save ourselves.

www.civilnotion.com/p/chuck-schu...

America Needs a Mass Movement—Now Without one, America may sink into autocracy for decades.

I really recommend reading David Brooks' latest article in the November Atlantic. Provides great prespective.

www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

In Whom Do We Trust? Trust is the secret sauce of a representative democracy. When the sauce turns toxic, it eats away at the underpinnings of the republic.

Trump will be out of office in a bit more than three years. What he leaves behind has a long half-life. Rebuilding trust in the federal government will come neither easily nor quickly. Until it’s restored, America’s constitutional democracy will remain at risk.
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The candidates most critical to the environment in 2026 are state attorneys general. Don't leave them off your to-do lists.

In 2026, 30 state AG offices will be up for election.

go to: www.civilnotion.com/p/can-democr... for more on the critical role being played by state attorneys general.

The Meaning of Energy Security: Why Be Beholden to Foreign Suppliers? Much like the relationship between an addict and supplier, the only way out is ending the dependence. Real energy security comes with reducing reliance on foreign fossil fuels through efficiency, sola...

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The View from Washington (3) In this third essay on Trump 2.0 and climate politics, I'll be touching on the continuing transition activities of the Trump administration, both parties in Congress, and efforts by the Biden administ...

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The View from Washington Power isn’t held long enough by climate-conscious politicians, and the differences between the parties are so great that US climate policy is the victim of seesaw politics.

Power isn’t held long enough by climate-conscious politicians, and the differences between the parties are so great that US climate policy is the victim of seesaw politics. Check out my 2 articles The View from Washington: Essays on Trump 2.0 and climate politics. www.civilnotion.com/p/the-view-f...