Jack A. Goldstone
@jgoldstone.bsky.social
Hazel Professor of Public Policy at George Mason University. Writes on revolutions, social protest, global population change.
Dems who are upset about DSA/Progressive gains need to wise up. Same thing that brought Trump to power. For 20 yrs-Housing Crisis, Broken Borders, COVID, Inflation surge-the system has been great for the rich and terrible for everyone else. So people want someone who will break the system. Period.
August 11, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Dems who are upset about DSA/Progressive gains need to wise up. Same thing that brought Trump to power. For 20 yrs-Housing Crisis, Broken Borders, COVID, Inflation surge-the system has been great for the rich and terrible for everyone else. So people want someone who will break the system. Period.
1/ I find it hard to understand why mainstream politicians can distinguish between radical Islam (dangerous and bad) and moderate, mainstream Muslims (generally good, productive citizens) but find it impossible to distinguish between radical Zionism (dangerous and bad) and moderate, mainstream Jews.
August 9, 2026 at 8:53 PM
1/ I find it hard to understand why mainstream politicians can distinguish between radical Islam (dangerous and bad) and moderate, mainstream Muslims (generally good, productive citizens) but find it impossible to distinguish between radical Zionism (dangerous and bad) and moderate, mainstream Jews.
For most of the last six decades, while local and state law enforcement too often killed innocent civilians, the Federal govt. and its agencies tried to uphold a higher standard, with Fed courts and agencies seeking to restrain local excess. Now Feds are killing us.
I suspect that this killing was the same as Renée Good. If I had to bet, I'd bet that Lorenzo was shot as he was turning around. As he pulls away (after seemingly being rammed in the side by an ICE vehicle), you can see ICE agents to the side of his vehicle (not in front) on the passenger side...
July 10, 2026 at 11:12 PM
For most of the last six decades, while local and state law enforcement too often killed innocent civilians, the Federal govt. and its agencies tried to uphold a higher standard, with Fed courts and agencies seeking to restrain local excess. Now Feds are killing us.
Reposted by Jack A. Goldstone
I suspect that this killing was the same as Renée Good. If I had to bet, I'd bet that Lorenzo was shot as he was turning around. As he pulls away (after seemingly being rammed in the side by an ICE vehicle), you can see ICE agents to the side of his vehicle (not in front) on the passenger side...
July 10, 2026 at 5:54 PM
I suspect that this killing was the same as Renée Good. If I had to bet, I'd bet that Lorenzo was shot as he was turning around. As he pulls away (after seemingly being rammed in the side by an ICE vehicle), you can see ICE agents to the side of his vehicle (not in front) on the passenger side...
Fox is worried that more people going to libraries means more readers, and a better informed public, which is dangerous to their preferred candidates and issues.
How would anyone at Fox News ever know what libraries are like?
(And could they be a bit more specific as to which ones?)
(And could they be a bit more specific as to which ones?)
July 10, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Fox is worried that more people going to libraries means more readers, and a better informed public, which is dangerous to their preferred candidates and issues.
As we move toward the 250th anniversary of the USA, Washington DC is starting to look more like "Trumpington"--giant posters of Trump on multiple bldgs., his name on the Kennedy Ctr and US Institute of Peace, his troops on the streets. His remade White House, Reflecting Pool, and planned Arch.
June 2, 2026 at 1:26 AM
As we move toward the 250th anniversary of the USA, Washington DC is starting to look more like "Trumpington"--giant posters of Trump on multiple bldgs., his name on the Kennedy Ctr and US Institute of Peace, his troops on the streets. His remade White House, Reflecting Pool, and planned Arch.
Seems clear that the Trump administration plans to mark the 250th anniversary of the US by wholly abandoning the separation of Church and State.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
White House mass prayer event seeks to reclaim US Christian roots
Thousands of people gathered Sunday in downtown Washington for a mass prayer festival featuring speeches by top Trump administration officials -- an event critics see as an overt display of Christian ...
www.yahoo.com
May 17, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Seems clear that the Trump administration plans to mark the 250th anniversary of the US by wholly abandoning the separation of Church and State.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Today's SCOTUS decision bodes ill for the upcoming birthright citizenship case. This court seems to pay no attention to precedent and the meaning--original or otherwise--of law and the Constitution. Their project is restoring White Christian dominance of America. So they may limit citizenship.
April 29, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Today's SCOTUS decision bodes ill for the upcoming birthright citizenship case. This court seems to pay no attention to precedent and the meaning--original or otherwise--of law and the Constitution. Their project is restoring White Christian dominance of America. So they may limit citizenship.
SCOTUS has decided that since Obama was elected POTUS there is no longer any racial discrimination in America, that all legacies of slavery have been eliminated, and no protection is any longer necessary or reasonable for African American voters. Instead, unlimited partisan gerrymandering is OK.
April 29, 2026 at 8:30 PM
SCOTUS has decided that since Obama was elected POTUS there is no longer any racial discrimination in America, that all legacies of slavery have been eliminated, and no protection is any longer necessary or reasonable for African American voters. Instead, unlimited partisan gerrymandering is OK.
How Iran is surviving (and winning) the war:
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Iran’s Rope-a-Dope Strategy Has Given It the Upper Hand
Tehran’s strategy in its war against the U.S. and Israel has taken a page from Muhammad Ali. So far, it’s paying off.
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March 30, 2026 at 4:21 AM
How Iran is surviving (and winning) the war:
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It says a LOT about the quality of life in America and the US's standing in the world that NOT ONE of the top 20 airports in the world is in the US. Tokyo, Seoul, Vancouver, Munich, Paris, London, Vancouver but none here. www.afar.com/magazine/bes...
The World's Best Airport Has a Semi-Olympic Pool, Giant Trampoline, and More Than 60 Places to Eat
Hubs in Asia dominated the Skytrax 2026 World's Best Airport list, with a strong showing from Europe as well, and one North American airport making the top 10.
www.afar.com
March 23, 2026 at 2:53 PM
It says a LOT about the quality of life in America and the US's standing in the world that NOT ONE of the top 20 airports in the world is in the US. Tokyo, Seoul, Vancouver, Munich, Paris, London, Vancouver but none here. www.afar.com/magazine/bes...
1/ America began a war with Iran - but did Trump or Congress have any idea of the country the US was attacking? In 2000, before the US invasion, Iraq had a GDP of $312 B (PPP in constant 2021 Int. $). Population was 24.4 million. In 2024, Iran's GDP was $1.6 TRILLION (by the same metric)...
March 21, 2026 at 1:44 PM
1/ America began a war with Iran - but did Trump or Congress have any idea of the country the US was attacking? In 2000, before the US invasion, Iraq had a GDP of $312 B (PPP in constant 2021 Int. $). Population was 24.4 million. In 2024, Iran's GDP was $1.6 TRILLION (by the same metric)...
People are numb to these numbers. But the $200 Billion being asked "to kill bad guys" is $600 for every single man, woman and child in America. $2,400 TAKEN from every family of four.
Trump promised to give money to Americans; now he is taking it away.
Trump promised to give money to Americans; now he is taking it away.
March 20, 2026 at 3:30 AM
People are numb to these numbers. But the $200 Billion being asked "to kill bad guys" is $600 for every single man, woman and child in America. $2,400 TAKEN from every family of four.
Trump promised to give money to Americans; now he is taking it away.
Trump promised to give money to Americans; now he is taking it away.
Israel clearly wants a forever war. Ali Larijani is one of the few Iranian leaders with sufficient credibilty with the military and the pragmatic streak to be able to negotiate a peace agreement with the US. Killing him makes it certain the military will double down and fight to the bitter end.
March 17, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Israel clearly wants a forever war. Ali Larijani is one of the few Iranian leaders with sufficient credibilty with the military and the pragmatic streak to be able to negotiate a peace agreement with the US. Killing him makes it certain the military will double down and fight to the bitter end.
A few thoughts on the Iran war: 1/seems as if the entire Israeli/US strategy was based on belief that a "shock and awe" bombing campaign would quickly lead the regime to collapse. That was stupid: all experts (including me) said that while the regime was weakened, foreign attacks might revive it. ..
March 13, 2026 at 2:26 PM
A few thoughts on the Iran war: 1/seems as if the entire Israeli/US strategy was based on belief that a "shock and awe" bombing campaign would quickly lead the regime to collapse. That was stupid: all experts (including me) said that while the regime was weakened, foreign attacks might revive it. ..
Clear why Trump & GOP are panicked about midterms. If Dems win, not only Trump, but also Bondi & Noem will be impeached for gross dereliction of duty. Possibly Hegseth for violation of laws of war and Lutnick for lying to Congress.
February 12, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Clear why Trump & GOP are panicked about midterms. If Dems win, not only Trump, but also Bondi & Noem will be impeached for gross dereliction of duty. Possibly Hegseth for violation of laws of war and Lutnick for lying to Congress.
Trump admin now blames racist primate posting of Obamas on a staffer. Yet no one has been identified and disavowed or fired. So FBI & DoJ can't find the person who posted that meme on Trump's Truth Social website? Really? Means either Trump posted it or is OK with it and defending whoever did.
February 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Trump admin now blames racist primate posting of Obamas on a staffer. Yet no one has been identified and disavowed or fired. So FBI & DoJ can't find the person who posted that meme on Trump's Truth Social website? Really? Means either Trump posted it or is OK with it and defending whoever did.
1/ WashPost editorial says "new data make clear that 21st century Americans can still be content about how far they’ve come." The data? A 13.8% increase in purchasing power per hour of work since 2006. That's a miserable 0.6%/yr, while US real GDP was growing 45% in those years, 3 times faster. ...
February 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
1/ WashPost editorial says "new data make clear that 21st century Americans can still be content about how far they’ve come." The data? A 13.8% increase in purchasing power per hour of work since 2006. That's a miserable 0.6%/yr, while US real GDP was growing 45% in those years, 3 times faster. ...
Why are ICE agents wearing camoflauge? Are they planning to hide in the woods to jump out and surprise immigrants? Do they expect jungle warfare in Minneapolis? NO: it has one purpose -- too look tough and intimidate. Horrific.
January 14, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Why are ICE agents wearing camoflauge? Are they planning to hide in the woods to jump out and surprise immigrants? Do they expect jungle warfare in Minneapolis? NO: it has one purpose -- too look tough and intimidate. Horrific.
My latest on the protests in Iran, with Karim Sadjadpour:
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Is the Iranian Regime About to Collapse?
Five conditions determine whether revolutions succeed. For the first time since 1979, Iran meets nearly all of them.
www.theatlantic.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:06 PM
My latest on the protests in Iran, with Karim Sadjadpour:
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
"Strong laws ought to be developed against A.I." says the President who has blocked any state from passing strong laws against AI (!?).
Trump on Jan. 9, 2024: “I was never on Epstein’s plane.”
Newly released documents: Trump was on Epstein’s plane multiple times.
Newly released documents: Trump was on Epstein’s plane multiple times.
December 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
"Strong laws ought to be developed against A.I." says the President who has blocked any state from passing strong laws against AI (!?).
America has a president who was best friends for decades with a sex trafficking pedophile and himself was convicted of felony business fraud. And yet he thinks America is now respected again. Sorry, the world laughs and pities us.
Among the newly-released Epstein files. This Justice Dept email from Jan 2020
'I wanted to let you know that the flight records we received yesterday reflect that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported"
'I wanted to let you know that the flight records we received yesterday reflect that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported"
December 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
America has a president who was best friends for decades with a sex trafficking pedophile and himself was convicted of felony business fraud. And yet he thinks America is now respected again. Sorry, the world laughs and pities us.
Reposted by Jack A. Goldstone
Among the newly-released Epstein files. This Justice Dept email from Jan 2020
'I wanted to let you know that the flight records we received yesterday reflect that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported"
'I wanted to let you know that the flight records we received yesterday reflect that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported"
December 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Among the newly-released Epstein files. This Justice Dept email from Jan 2020
'I wanted to let you know that the flight records we received yesterday reflect that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported"
'I wanted to let you know that the flight records we received yesterday reflect that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported"
It's good to catch admin officials in lies. But these hearings are harsh. I miss the ol' Southern legislators who would say "I'm just a country lawyer, but I know when when a dog is right and when it's gone wrong, and when I hear what you're telling me I have to say that your dog just won't hunt."
December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's good to catch admin officials in lies. But these hearings are harsh. I miss the ol' Southern legislators who would say "I'm just a country lawyer, but I know when when a dog is right and when it's gone wrong, and when I hear what you're telling me I have to say that your dog just won't hunt."
Very bizarre to see SecHS Noem smiling through today's hearing as if her plumped up lips and wavy hair will shield her from harsh and clear statements of her lies and false ICE arrests of American citizens.
December 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Very bizarre to see SecHS Noem smiling through today's hearing as if her plumped up lips and wavy hair will shield her from harsh and clear statements of her lies and false ICE arrests of American citizens.