The three biggest stories that came out of the election are 1.) Black backlash against Callais, 2.) Latino backlash against ICE, and 3.) general voter backlash against authoritarianism. The commentariat is ideologically committed to not recognizing authoritarianism.
there are practically an infinite number of interesting stories to tell about this election and i think the people who want to immediately begin a paint by numbers “moderates vs. progressives” fight are just announcing the limits of their abilities as commentators
Guy who has only seen the 2016 Democratic primary: I'm getting a lot of 2016 Democratic primary vibes from this election.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...
November 11, 2026 at 2:23 PM
The three biggest stories that came out of the election are 1.) Black backlash against Callais, 2.) Latino backlash against ICE, and 3.) general voter backlash against authoritarianism. The commentariat is ideologically committed to not recognizing authoritarianism.
maybe prop 187 backlash in california
November 11, 2026 at 1:31 AM
maybe prop 187 backlash in california
"And then... 10 years of backlash!"
November 10, 2026 at 12:56 AM
"And then... 10 years of backlash!"
Remarkable how many want to make the 2026 election all about economics, as if a cultural backlash to Trumpism simply cannot be (despite all the evidence).
Invisible in conventional wisdom:
1. Hispanic reaction to ICE.
2. Black reaction to Calais.
3. No Kings.
4. Liberal Christian revolt.
1. Hispanic reaction to ICE.
2. Black reaction to Calais.
3. No Kings.
4. Liberal Christian revolt.
It really does shock me how many “why did the Democrats win” round-ups I’ve been seeing in major outlets that don’t even MENTION ICE.
If you’re trying to explain Blue Texas and aren’t even bringing up ICE’s terror campaign against Latinos, you’re either stupid or have a very suspect agenda.
If you’re trying to explain Blue Texas and aren’t even bringing up ICE’s terror campaign against Latinos, you’re either stupid or have a very suspect agenda.
November 10, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Remarkable how many want to make the 2026 election all about economics, as if a cultural backlash to Trumpism simply cannot be (despite all the evidence).
Democrats were way too afraid of backlash to call the Maduro operation what it was.
November 9, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Democrats were way too afraid of backlash to call the Maduro operation what it was.
Controversial Sydney AI data centre at Cooks River scrapped following community backlash
Scrapped AI data centre 'victory for people power' after community backlash
It is the latest in a series of proposed data centres to be scrapped following public opposition.
www.abc.net.au
November 8, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Controversial Sydney AI data centre at Cooks River scrapped following community backlash
be serious
I understand that a lot of incoming folks don’t want to pick a fight with tech but they’re your enemy now and they’ll flip back to being openly fash the second thermostatic backlash puts republicans in power again
I understand that a lot of incoming folks don’t want to pick a fight with tech but they’re your enemy now and they’ll flip back to being openly fash the second thermostatic backlash puts republicans in power again
Tech’s pivot to the left.
“.. Nowhere is that hard pivot more on display than with Alex Karp.”
@politico.com #$PLTR
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
“.. Nowhere is that hard pivot more on display than with Alex Karp.”
@politico.com #$PLTR
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
November 11, 2026 at 3:55 PM
be serious
I understand that a lot of incoming folks don’t want to pick a fight with tech but they’re your enemy now and they’ll flip back to being openly fash the second thermostatic backlash puts republicans in power again
I understand that a lot of incoming folks don’t want to pick a fight with tech but they’re your enemy now and they’ll flip back to being openly fash the second thermostatic backlash puts republicans in power again
While I myself am still ideologically opposed to this shit I 100% think the backlash would be way softer if they hadn't kept it a fucking secret
Big Walk used AI in 'the final stretch' of development, kicking off intense awards debate:
aftermath.site/big-walk-ai-ig...
aftermath.site/big-walk-ai-ig...
November 10, 2026 at 8:29 AM
While I myself am still ideologically opposed to this shit I 100% think the backlash would be way softer if they hadn't kept it a fucking secret
*john hopkins
the anti-trans backlash is nonces and their apologists all the way down
the anti-trans backlash is nonces and their apologists all the way down
November 8, 2026 at 6:05 PM
*john hopkins
the anti-trans backlash is nonces and their apologists all the way down
the anti-trans backlash is nonces and their apologists all the way down
Can't wait to see this backlash!
NEW: UCP demands all 87 riding presidents sign an NDA & declare they’ll “respect and abide by” independence referendum’s results.
CBC obtained copy of this NDA and heard from presidents who don’t want to abide by Danielle Smith’s party’s demands. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me
CBC obtained copy of this NDA and heard from presidents who don’t want to abide by Danielle Smith’s party’s demands. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me
Alberta's UCP faces backlash for pledge that limits riding presidents' independence talk | CBC News
Some senior party organizers refuse to sign a new NDA stating they'll "abide by" the referendum result.
www.cbc.ca
November 11, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Can't wait to see this backlash!
Wait... The backlash isn't about the blatant racism?
November 11, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Wait... The backlash isn't about the blatant racism?
Romesh Ranganathan says Celebrity Traitors charity backlash has ‘galvanised’ supporters
Celebrity Traitors winner Romesh Ranganathan responds to charity backlash
Comedian won the reality series alongside Sebastian ‘Bash’ Croft
trib.al
November 10, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Romesh Ranganathan says Celebrity Traitors charity backlash has ‘galvanised’ supporters
It’s no longer left vs. right, liberals vs. conservatives, or even Democrat vs. Republican.
It’s now democracy vs. oligarchy. The top vs. the bottom. Freedom vs. tyranny.
Millions of people are waking up to this reality.
A much needed populist backlash to a broken system is here.
It’s now democracy vs. oligarchy. The top vs. the bottom. Freedom vs. tyranny.
Millions of people are waking up to this reality.
A much needed populist backlash to a broken system is here.
November 8, 2026 at 1:00 AM
It’s no longer left vs. right, liberals vs. conservatives, or even Democrat vs. Republican.
It’s now democracy vs. oligarchy. The top vs. the bottom. Freedom vs. tyranny.
Millions of people are waking up to this reality.
A much needed populist backlash to a broken system is here.
It’s now democracy vs. oligarchy. The top vs. the bottom. Freedom vs. tyranny.
Millions of people are waking up to this reality.
A much needed populist backlash to a broken system is here.
This is white backlash from the Left; MAGA was white backlash on the right- racism any way you slice it.
November 10, 2026 at 1:53 PM
This is white backlash from the Left; MAGA was white backlash on the right- racism any way you slice it.
If I was running a government in Canada right now — at any level — I'd be giving this a lot of thought.
America’s AI Backlash Is a Warning for Canada. Are We Paying Attention?
The U.S. midterms have created an opportunity for Canada to attract AI investment. But our polling suggests the public backlash that is changing American politics could be coming here too.
davidcoletto.substack.com
November 9, 2026 at 5:42 PM
If I was running a government in Canada right now — at any level — I'd be giving this a lot of thought.
just realized this says "error of thermostatic backlash" rather than "era" but I'm leaving it because it's correct
November 6, 2026 at 4:21 PM
just realized this says "error of thermostatic backlash" rather than "era" but I'm leaving it because it's correct
4) Backlash against gross corruption
November 11, 2026 at 2:44 PM
4) Backlash against gross corruption
1. Black backlash against Callais
2. Latino backlash against ICE
3. Iran/Gas Prices
4. Tariffs/other inflation in general
5. Corruption/Authoritarianism
Naturally, the media (& most pundits) focused almost exclusively on #3 & 4, mentioned #2 as an afterthought, and COMPLETELY IGNORED #1 & 5.
2. Latino backlash against ICE
3. Iran/Gas Prices
4. Tariffs/other inflation in general
5. Corruption/Authoritarianism
Naturally, the media (& most pundits) focused almost exclusively on #3 & 4, mentioned #2 as an afterthought, and COMPLETELY IGNORED #1 & 5.
The three biggest stories that came out of the election are 1.) Black backlash against Callais, 2.) Latino backlash against ICE, and 3.) general voter backlash against authoritarianism. The commentariat is ideologically committed to not recognizing authoritarianism.
there are practically an infinite number of interesting stories to tell about this election and i think the people who want to immediately begin a paint by numbers “moderates vs. progressives” fight are just announcing the limits of their abilities as commentators
November 11, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Backlash against Trump, ICE raids, gas prices fuels changing political tide in California heartland
Backlash against Trump, ICE raids, gas prices fuels changing political tide in California heartland
Resilient Republican David Valadao in the San Joaquin Valley can't survive Trump backlash, loses seat to Randy Villegas, a Democrat who ran on economic populism.
www.latimes.com
November 9, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Backlash against Trump, ICE raids, gas prices fuels changing political tide in California heartland
Romesh Ranganathan says Celebrity Traitors charity backlash has ‘galvanised’ supporters
Celebrity Traitors winner Romesh Ranganathan responds to charity backlash
Comedian won the reality series alongside Sebastian ‘Bash’ Croft
trib.al
November 11, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Romesh Ranganathan says Celebrity Traitors charity backlash has ‘galvanised’ supporters
How GOP bigotry fueled massive backlash among Black voters www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
How GOP bigotry fueled massive backlash among Black voters
Black people have lived with the legacy of the state suppressing their right to the vote for the entirety of America’s existence.
www.dailykos.com
November 9, 2026 at 1:07 PM
How GOP bigotry fueled massive backlash among Black voters www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
Could avoiding
accelerating climate change,
allowing long-term mass unemployment,
deskilling and displacing workers,
diverting resources from households,
polluting communities,
stressing budgets,
enriching the very few,
corrupting politicians, and
miseducating children
help the economy?
accelerating climate change,
allowing long-term mass unemployment,
deskilling and displacing workers,
diverting resources from households,
polluting communities,
stressing budgets,
enriching the very few,
corrupting politicians, and
miseducating children
help the economy?
Could the Voter Backlash Against A.I. Actually Help the Economy? (Gift Article)
Voter backlash could threaten the data center boom. Some economists think that could be a good thing.
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Could avoiding
accelerating climate change,
allowing long-term mass unemployment,
deskilling and displacing workers,
diverting resources from households,
polluting communities,
stressing budgets,
enriching the very few,
corrupting politicians, and
miseducating children
help the economy?
accelerating climate change,
allowing long-term mass unemployment,
deskilling and displacing workers,
diverting resources from households,
polluting communities,
stressing budgets,
enriching the very few,
corrupting politicians, and
miseducating children
help the economy?
One high-profile name is already getting backlash online.
Stunning Reason Behind Hegseth Impeachment Fail Exposed
One high-profile name is already getting backlash online.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 11, 2026 at 2:58 AM
One high-profile name is already getting backlash online.
Three in over 200 years, then five in a single night. The party that made DEI its favorite slur just watched voters rewrite the history books in one election. Turns out the backlash had a backlash.
November 7, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Three in over 200 years, then five in a single night. The party that made DEI its favorite slur just watched voters rewrite the history books in one election. Turns out the backlash had a backlash.