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February 20: Featuring Coffee with the Contrarians, Jen Rubin, Norman Ornstein, Brian O'Neill, and Carron J. Phillips
Good evening Contrarians!
Though we’re rounding toward the end of another tough week for democracy, we at The Contrarian are filled with gratitude that, one month into the Trump regime, today we hit half a million subscribers. Your support and encouragement have inspired us all to keep the fight alive and animated every day—in the court of law and in the court of public opinion.
Thank you so much for sticking with us!
DEI means Black, but African-Americans aren’t the only ones in the crosshairs
By Carron J. Phillips
The coded language might change, but the attempts to impair anyone who isn’t a white male remain.
Just Another Example of Trump's Reckless, Punitive, and Narcissistic actions
You don’t have to be a Washingtonian to love the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts—but it helps. As one who has long loved its varied programming, from symphonies and ballet to Broadway productions and cutting edge plays, concerts, the Kennedy Center Honors, the Mark Twain Prize and more, I was stunned by the Trump putsch, ousting its core …
Coffee with The Contrarians
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An Open Letter to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard
By Brian O’Neill
Congratulations. You now lead a workforce unlike any other—one defined by dedication, discretion, and an unwavering commitment to the country. The U.S. intelligence community’s mission extends beyond any administration, upheld by professionals whose expertise and objectivity are unparalleled...
They Broke It. They Own It.
Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the ranking member on the Senate Commerce Committee, called out the mindless slashing of vital government employees. “The FAA is already short 800 technicians and these firings inject unnecessary risk into the airspace—in the aftermath of four deadly crashes in the last month," she said. Acting-president Elon Musk’s DOG…
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That's amazing! Only up and running for about a month and already you have half a million subscribers! Congratulations! Just goes to show there's a huge audience out here waiting for quality journalism, intelligent conversation, and great community! Well done, Jen, Norm and The Contrarian team!
Thank you for the great reporting - keep it up and let's hope you're at 5 million in a few months!