Evening Roundup: Democracy, Be Mine
February 14: Featuring Joyce Vance and The Democracy Index, Brian O'Neill, Jen Rubin & Tim Mak in discussion, Jamie Schler's cookie recipe, and our Pet of the Week
Good Evening Contrarians!
With our view on the state of our Democracy, today is perhaps not the sweetest Valentine’s Day on record. But if its purpose is to honor those you love, The Contrarian would like to send bouquets of gratitude to the courageous women and men nationwide who are actively choosing to honor their oaths of office—no matter the cost.
We send you into the weekend with an analysis of the week’s most important issues, a written and spoken examination of how our follies are affecting global politics, a delicious cookie recipe with a welcome kick, and an introduction to beloved Willie (AKA Ch. Cerise Highwayman), our Contrarian Pet of the Week.
Stay bold, friends. See you on Monday for Presidents’ Contrarians’ Day!
The Democracy Index
The news is swirling this week, but that doesn’t mean we need to be. We’ve been watching closely to see what this administration is up to, what’s working for them, and what’s not. As they attempt to rattle the foundations of our democracy, we’re keeping a firm eye on...
A childish act with geopolitical consequences
How Trump renaming the Gulf of Mexico could give China cover to claim the South China Sea and more.
By Brian O’Neill
Jen Rubin and Tim Mak on the U.S.'s standing with global allies
After Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s controversial remarks on a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, Jen Rubin and Tim Mak discuss where the United States stands with our global allies.
Savory cheddar madeleines with a kick
“Rugby is a game for barbarians played by gentlemen. Football is a game for gentlemen played by barbarians.”—Oscar Wilde
Contrarian Pet of the Week
Name: Willie, after the great Willie Mays and in honor of the other beloved Ws — Nelson, Morris & Wonka. (AKC name: Ch. Cerise Highwayman.)
In case you missed our Undaunted figure(s) of the week or Jen and Mimi Rocah discussing what’s going on at SDNY, please be sure to check back in with our morning roundup!
Morning Roundup: A lot of love for undaunted federal employees
In today’s morning column, Jen Rubin looks at the undaunted heroes of the federal government in her weekly spotlight on people who are doing remarkable things.
Definitely, a Happy Contrarians Day!
We can also honor the legal work of the Non-Profit 'Doctors of America' who obtained a Court order to get the CDC to restore critical web pages.
I assume the Plaintiffs will seek further relief in the absence of webpages reporting on the Measles Outbreak in Gaines County Texas. That's 24 reported in Gaines County yesterday - 22 unvaccinated Children & 2 unvaccinated Adults. Per the Texas Department of Health there have been 48 total infections so far "... the worst Outbreak in 30years".
I am wondering what anyone thinks about not filing taxes, as a protest to the fact (among others) that the Felon in charge is NOT an elected official?! Why should I be law-abiding when the ones in charge are clearly scoff-laws?