Archive - The Cross Section

The Fall of Elon Musk

He's still the world's richest man. But things aren't going well for him.

8 hrs ago •

Drag Us to Hell

If there's something Trump can make worse for everybody, he will. He thinks that'll help him politically, and sometimes it might.

Oct 23 •

The Cost of Living Is About to Become the Most Important Political Issue

You may be mostly mad about authoritarianism, but normie Americans are going to start getting madder, too.

Oct 21 •

The Young Republicans Are the Truest Republicans

A little Nazi stuff? What's the big deal?

Oct 16 •

Ahead of No Kings Protest, Trump and GOP Try to Delegitimize All Dissent

There is no such thing as genuine progressive public opinion, and therefore mass and mobilized opposition to Trump doesn't count.

Oct 13 •

Why Trump Lost the Podcast Bros

It's cool to support the Rebellion. It's not cool to support the Empire.

Oct 10 •

Democrats Need to Find Their Strength

They're beginning to get the picture, but this should be only the start.

Oct 7 •

Trump Is Not Very Good At This

He has a talent for saying the worst thing at the worst time.

Oct 2 •

September 2025

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