"No Kings is brilliant because it's so capacious": You need only believe in ​A​merica's founding principles​ to be a part of it. — Historian @jonathanalter.bsky.social, discussing #NoKings with @jenrubin.bsky.social and @normeisen.bsky.social of @contrariannews.org

Here’s the final chapter of the wildest story I’ve ever written. “Nick Rockefeller,” who died with his secret intact, may be the most successful imposter in US history. share.google/K0qYhyU1HbbM...

Hey, @susanchumsky.bsky.social you may be right! But my people were in the Pale of Settlement then.

Here's Part II of the most bizarre story I've ever written. airmail.news/issues/2025-...

I'm so saddened by the death of Bob Barnett, who represented me (for 27 years) and so many others on both sides in politics and journalism. It's cool to deride "insiders" and "elitists" and they have their faults. But they (we) have brought continuity and decency to the system. RIP, Bob.

They're swimming in the Chicago River! This is the fulfillment of the vision of my late mother, Joanne Alter, who in 1972 was elected to the Sanitary District on a "Clean Water" platform. Thanks to all who helped her. www.nytimes.com/card/2025/09...

Bill Pulte, wo has been sliming the Fed's Lisa Cook, should look inside his own family. His parents have committed what he calls "mortgage fraud." www.reuters.com/world/us/bil...

Vance lied. The very conservative Cato Institute reports that since 1975 (excluding 9/11), 10 percent of political murders have been from the left, 23 percent from Islamicists, and 63 percent from the right. My latest Old Goats. Please subscribe--free or paid. oldgoats.substack.com/p/can-spence...

My take on shutdown: Clinton-Era Lessons for Democrats Confronting Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/09/12/o...

Please read @marcelias.bsky.social here for a fuller understanding of the thugs, creeps and liars now running our government.

Then and Now: Right-Wing Conspiracy Politics We discuss the John Birch Society, Dr. Strangelove and how much worse and more mainstream conspiracy theories are today. Five minutes only! Please subscribe to Old Goats, free or paid. open.substack.com/pub/oldgoats...

As Congress gets set to approve THE BIG UGLY BILL, it's essential that it be called that in EVERY reference to it--over and over again through the midterms. Americans are already overwhelmingly against THE BIG UGLY BILL, but need to call it by one name so the stigma sticks.

The Police State is the Point. We're headed for one. Believe it. open.substack.com/pub/oldgoats...

CBS Prez George Cheeks can resign and be an American hero—or be condemned by history. What’ll it be, George?

Watch “Past and Presidency” with me and Prof. Julian Zelizer today at 11 am est. We’ll discuss the Big Ugly Bill.

@jonathanalter.bsky.social a 21 year survivor of a stage 4 cancer, says Biden’s cancer prognosis is 30% at 5 years. He says “someone has to be in the good percentages It might as well be Joe Biden. He’s a man of great decency & integrity & an awful lot of people in this country are rooting for him”❤️

Tank vs. Tesla x.com/SethAbramson...

Our new show debuts: Past and Presidency with Jonathan Alter and Julian Zelizer open.substack.com/pub/oldgoats...

Good news! Bezos backed off his idea to break out tariffs on Amazon products but the cat is out of the bag. When the toys parents buy (almost all from China) are more than twice as expensive, they will know to blame Trump open.substack.com/pub/oldgoats...

FDR calmed and unified the country; Trump has terrified and further divided us

Why’s that @gastropoda.bsky.social ? There’s a lot of new stuff in my book after the Reagan victory—including his entire post -presidency.

It was his brother Billy, an alcoholic, who mismanaged Carter’s Warehouse but he also faced poor market conditions.

Must read from @jonathanalter.bsky.social on #FFELON tariff exemption process. "This lawlessness makes it clear that he wants the “black hole” on tariff exemptions (and other key decisions) to be as dark as possible as soon as possible." oldgoats.substack.com/p/trumps-hug...

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HERE YOU HAVE IT, an ALL-NEW @talkingfeds.bsky.social w/ a killer panel of @jonathanalter.bsky.social, #AlisynCamerota, & @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social. The Signal-Gate debacle + coverup; more good news from the courts; & an overall assessment of where we are on the road to ruin. Link: bit.ly/SignalTF

In “Hegsethive Pride,” @jonathanalter.bsky.social, #AlisynCamerota & @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social joins Harry to assess the colossal screwup & brazen coverup of Signal-Gate before moving to legal developments and an overall assessment of the state of the Republic. Don’t miss it! Link: bit.ly/SignalTF

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@jonathanalter.bsky.social just read today's email from you. You closed with an allusion to the phrase I keep telling my wife about Trump - "he who sows the wind, shall reap the whirlwind". Hopefully, Trump will reap it - November 2026 cannot get here too soon.

Very much worth subscribing to this great substack.

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Do you like this idea for the Democrats? Subscribe and let me know.

An excellent, heartfelt synopsis by @jonathanalter.bsky.social of the disgusting scene in the Oval office today. Jon puts into words why this was so horrendous on every level. oldgoats.substack.com/p/a-low-poin...

Caesar, Napoleon, Nixon—and Trump.

Terrific piece on “Trump’s Medicaid Raid.” Make sure to call it that in the weeks ahead mailchi.mp/e3ea4c6e38a0...

Terrific Sam Harris piece on Musk on Substack samharris.substack.com/p/perhaps-th...

Some good news…..

How to prioritize our worries open.substack.com/pub/oldgoats...

A great edition of @HarryLitman great podcast with Norm Eisen and Jen Rubin of the Contrarian. Glad to be included. art19.com/shows/talkin...

Yep. And his late father’s business was bankrupt.

Carter and Trump: Polar opposites open.substack.com/pub/oldgoats...

Thanks. Yes, I know, @ericodell.bsky.social I discuss their long relationship in my Carter biography, HIS VERY BEST.

HARK DAILY: Today's best podcast moments in one playlist, featuring: - Meta goes MAGA @jasonkoebler.bsky.social - Reassessing Jimmy Carter's presidency @jonathanalter.bsky.social - How Dry January could improve your life all year round @anamariecox.bsky.social

In case you missed this…..https://open.substack.com/pub/oldgoats/p/his-very-best-1924-2024?r=3ljtf

ABC News’ sad day. Plus: Why liberals should sue Trump (yes, it’s permitted even though he’s president), Kash Patel, Elon Musk, Steve Bannon and others. oldgoats.substack.com/p/four-ways-...

My review of the Big Dog’s book www.washingtonpost.com/books/2024/1...

My NYT take on "Constitutional Republicans" : www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/o...