The Liberal by Tom Watson

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February 2023
January 2023
What the Hell Is Going On in New York?
We need to increase the institutional strength of the Democratic Party coalition to cut off rising extremism in the Empire State.
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Threads of Democracy
As this past week showed, pure populism erodes our democracy and endangers the common good in our society. We need to strengthen our liberal…
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December 2022
Shoot Out The Lights
Digital gatekeepers come and go, but the combination of xenophobia and stupidity is going to be the end of Twitter - and that's a death that matters.
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The View From Paris
A first-time visitor reflects on both the light and shadows of the world's most famous urban tourist destination. Did I mention the bread?
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The Wartime Captain
The unanimous election of Congressman Hakeem Jeffries to lead the Democratic caucus in the House of Representatives is a historic moment for the country…
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November 2022
Tuesday Tom - What You Should Be Reading (11-29-22)
Recommended reading on billionaires, anti-Semitism, media failures, the Proud Boys - plus some Curtis Mayfield the Mexican Sunflower. It's what you need…
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Elon Musk - the Troll of Philanthropy
Was Musk's descent into vicious xenophobia on Twitter foreshadowed by his open disdain for philanthropy and improving society?
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Tuesday Tom - What You Should Be Reading
Liz Cheney, Elon Musk, Black Conservatives, Crypto Crash, the Allman Brothers and Mott the Hoople top Tom's linkage hit parade.
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The Crime Issue - ‘Bail Reform’ and New York
Zeldin lost - so let's not fight the last war on public safety. Bail reform is working and should be extended. Recent political history shows us why.
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Our Fight Against Violent Extremism
Too many of us living in this liberal democracy think and communicate about what might be possible instead of what is absolutely necessary. None of our…
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