

“A largely accurate affair.”
Jul 1, 2019
Ari Berman, a senior reporter at Mother Jones and author of 'Give Us the Ballot', dives deep into the contentious world of gerrymandering and voting rights. He discusses the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions and their impact on electoral maps. Berman highlights the ethical dilemmas of manipulating electoral boundaries and the urgent need for public engagement in local elections. He emphasizes that these practices threaten democracy across party lines, raising concerns about the future of fair representation in America.
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Trump's Photo-Op
- Trump's North Korea DMZ visit was a staged photo-op, like Katy Perry and Taylor Swift's public reconciliation.
- Less diplomatic work went into Trump's meeting than into the pop stars' friendship.
North Korea's Gains
- Trump's North Korea policy has yielded minimal results: some hostages and remains returned, joint military exercises suspended.
- North Korea continues missile testing, nuclear weapons development, and resists inspections, gaining from US presidential engagement.
Trump's Presidency as Performance
- Trump's presidency is a performance, with journalists reporting on their manipulation without irony.
- Headlines focus on the spectacle, neglecting the lack of substance and negative consequences of Trump's actions.