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Then and Now: The War Powers Resolution (1973) and War Powers Resolution (2026) • My weekly "Then and Now" convo with Princeton Professor Julian Zelizer
Then and Now: The War Powers Resolution (1973) and War Powers Resolution (2026)
My weekly "Then and Now" convo with Princeton Professor Julian Zelizer
oldgoats.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Then and Now: The War Powers Resolution (1973) and War Powers Resolution (2026) • My weekly "Then and Now" convo with Princeton Professor Julian Zelizer
How the Murder of Good Changes the Stakes for Good • ICE won’t melt, but traumatic events of this kind create their own force fields that bring change
How the Murder of Good Changes the Stakes for Good
ICE won’t melt, but traumatic events of this kind create their own force fields that bring change
oldgoats.substack.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:21 AM
How the Murder of Good Changes the Stakes for Good • ICE won’t melt, but traumatic events of this kind create their own force fields that bring change
Then and Now: Kent State (1970) and Minneapolis (2026) • A recording from Jonathan Alter and Julian Zelizer's live video
Then and Now: Kent State (1970) and Minneapolis (2026)
A recording from Jonathan Alter and Julian Zelizer's live video
oldgoats.substack.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Then and Now: Kent State (1970) and Minneapolis (2026) • A recording from Jonathan Alter and Julian Zelizer's live video
Happier New Year?!? My Answer to Readers on How to Recover From Trump • The key to surviving the Orange Monster begins with everyone getting involved in winning this November.
Happier New Year?!? My Answer to Readers on How to Recover From Trump
The key to surviving the Orange Monster begins with everyone getting involved in winning this November.
oldgoats.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Happier New Year?!? My Answer to Readers on How to Recover From Trump • The key to surviving the Orange Monster begins with everyone getting involved in winning this November.
Then and Now: Reagan in 1986 and Trump in 2026 on the Outlook for the Midterms • Reagan was doing well that year and lost eight Senate seats. Can history repeat itself?
Then and Now: Reagan in 1986 and Trump in 2026 on the Outlook for the Midterms
Reagan was doing well that year and lost eight Senate seats. Can history repeat itself?
oldgoats.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Then and Now: Reagan in 1986 and Trump in 2026 on the Outlook for the Midterms • Reagan was doing well that year and lost eight Senate seats. Can history repeat itself?
Tatiana Schlossberg (1990-2025) • My personal admiration for her Job-like mother and her Proustian writing
Tatiana Schlossberg (1990-2025)
My personal admiration for her Job-like mother and her Proustian writing
oldgoats.substack.com
December 31, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Tatiana Schlossberg (1990-2025) • My personal admiration for her Job-like mother and her Proustian writing
Have At Me--New Year's Edition • Your chance to ask me anything or tell me where I got it wrong
Have At Me--New Year's Edition
Your chance to ask me anything or tell me where I got it wrong
oldgoats.substack.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Have At Me--New Year's Edition • Your chance to ask me anything or tell me where I got it wrong
The Trump Boomerang Effect: Bari Weiss, Meet Ozymandias • While Trump muscles the media and renames the Kennedy Center, history will get the last laugh. Just ask the good people of Appleton, Wisconsin
The Trump Boomerang Effect: Bari Weiss, Meet Ozymandias
While Trump muscles the media and renames the Kennedy Center, history will get the last laugh. Just ask the good people of Appleton, Wisconsin
oldgoats.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The Trump Boomerang Effect: Bari Weiss, Meet Ozymandias • While Trump muscles the media and renames the Kennedy Center, history will get the last laugh. Just ask the good people of Appleton, Wisconsin
Then and Now: Carter's 'Malaise Speech' (1979) and Trump’s Economic Rant (2025) • The striking contrast between the two tells how far we've fallen--but also offers hope for recovery
Then and Now: Carter's 'Malaise Speech' (1979) and Trump’s Economic Rant (2025)
The striking contrast between the two tells how far we've fallen--but also offers hope for recovery
oldgoats.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Then and Now: Carter's 'Malaise Speech' (1979) and Trump’s Economic Rant (2025) • The striking contrast between the two tells how far we've fallen--but also offers hope for recovery
Trump's Sickening Sociopathic Shots at Rob Reiner • All Republican must be asked if they stand behind their master on this one.
Trump's Sickening Sociopathic Shots at Rob Reiner
All Republican must be asked if they stand behind their master on this one.
oldgoats.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Trump's Sickening Sociopathic Shots at Rob Reiner • All Republican must be asked if they stand behind their master on this one.
Trump's Secret Pardon-for-Profit Racket • Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen and a bit of the backstory of the shameful pardon of the former Honduran president
Trump's Secret Pardon-for-Profit Racket
Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen and a bit of the backstory of the shameful pardon of the former Honduran president
oldgoats.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Trump's Secret Pardon-for-Profit Racket • Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen and a bit of the backstory of the shameful pardon of the former Honduran president
The Most Historic Trump Story of the Week • Is it Trump calling a reporter "Piggy," the Mamdani-Trump meeting, the Epstein files, or Trump threatening to execute members of Congress? Tough call.
The Most Historic Trump Story of the Week
Is it Trump calling a reporter "Piggy," the Mamdani-Trump meeting, the Epstein files, or Trump threatening to execute members of Congress? Tough call.
oldgoats.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The Most Historic Trump Story of the Week • Is it Trump calling a reporter "Piggy," the Mamdani-Trump meeting, the Epstein files, or Trump threatening to execute members of Congress? Tough call.
Epstein is a Watergate/Lewinsky Level Scandal • This story will dog Trump until the end of his days.
Epstein is a Watergate/Lewinsky Level Scandal
This story will dog Trump until the end of his days.
oldgoats.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Epstein is a Watergate/Lewinsky Level Scandal • This story will dog Trump until the end of his days.
What is the "American Contradiction”? • Paul Starr on the deeper historical roots of what will be called the Trump Era — whether we like it or not. Plus: "Then & Now" on why Nancy is a Bad-Ass.
What is the "American Contradiction”?
Paul Starr on the deeper historical roots of what will be called the Trump Era — whether we like it or not. Plus: "Then & Now" on why Nancy is a Bad-Ass.
oldgoats.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
What is the "American Contradiction”? • Paul Starr on the deeper historical roots of what will be called the Trump Era — whether we like it or not. Plus: "Then & Now" on why Nancy is a Bad-Ass.
Then and Now: Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi in 2007 and 2025 • Why Pelosi was the most powerful woman in U.S. history. Full stop.
Then and Now: Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi in 2007 and 2025
Why Pelosi was the most powerful woman in U.S. history. Full stop.
oldgoats.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Then and Now: Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi in 2007 and 2025 • Why Pelosi was the most powerful woman in U.S. history. Full stop.
Welcome to the Trump Slump • With the overwhelming Democratic victories, Trump is now in a world of political hurt, and he has no way back before the midterms.
Welcome to the Trump Slump
With the overwhelming Democratic victories, Trump is now in a world of political hurt, and he has no way back before the midterms.
oldgoats.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Welcome to the Trump Slump • With the overwhelming Democratic victories, Trump is now in a world of political hurt, and he has no way back before the midterms.
Then and Now: Food Stamps/President Lyndon Johnson and Food Stamps/President Donald Trump • As 42 million Americans lose access to food stamps, we explain some of the history of a hugely successful program.
Then and Now: Food Stamps/President Lyndon Johnson and Food Stamps/President Donald Trump
As 42 million Americans lose access to food stamps, we explain some of the history of a hugely successful program.
oldgoats.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Then and Now: Food Stamps/President Lyndon Johnson and Food Stamps/President Donald Trump • As 42 million Americans lose access to food stamps, we explain some of the history of a hugely successful program.
My Answers to Your Questions • On everything from how the midterms look to who the Democrats should nominate to why Trump can't run again
My Answers to Your Questions
On everything from how the midterms look to who the Democrats should nominate to why Trump can't run again
oldgoats.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
My Answers to Your Questions • On everything from how the midterms look to who the Democrats should nominate to why Trump can't run again
Have At Me • Here's your chance to join me on the field in front of nearly 80,000 subscribers.
Have At Me
Here's your chance to join me on the field in front of nearly 80,000 subscribers.
oldgoats.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Have At Me • Here's your chance to join me on the field in front of nearly 80,000 subscribers.
Then and Now: When Truman Renovated the White House (1949-1952) and Trump Tore Down the East Wing (2025) • Trump's demolition of the East Wing of the White House is not just a metaphor of his Wrecking Ball Presidency. It's another sign of his war against us.
Then and Now: When Truman Renovated the White House (1949-1952) and Trump Tore Down the East Wing (2025)
Trump's demolition of the East Wing of the White House is not just a metaphor of his Wrecking Ball Presidency. It's another sign of his war against us.
oldgoats.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Then and Now: When Truman Renovated the White House (1949-1952) and Trump Tore Down the East Wing (2025) • Trump's demolition of the East Wing of the White House is not just a metaphor of his Wrecking Ball Presidency. It's another sign of his war against us.
Demolishing the East Wing: 'Let Them Eat Cake' • The image of the White House being destroyed will haunt Trump
Demolishing the East Wing: 'Let Them Eat Cake'
The image of the White House being destroyed will haunt Trump
oldgoats.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Demolishing the East Wing: 'Let Them Eat Cake' • The image of the White House being destroyed will haunt Trump
Best 'No Kings Day' signs • And these are just a few from New Jersey
Best 'No Kings Day' signs
And these are just a few from New Jersey
oldgoats.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Best 'No Kings Day' signs • And these are just a few from New Jersey
Then and Now: Earth Day (1970) and No-Kings Day (2025) • I explain how People Power builds movements and eventually changes the world.
Then and Now: Earth Day (1970) and No-Kings Day (2025)
I explain how People Power builds movements and eventually changes the world.
oldgoats.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Then and Now: Earth Day (1970) and No-Kings Day (2025) • I explain how People Power builds movements and eventually changes the world.
How National Service Can De-Polarize America • Nowadays, it’s less about doing good than pathways to jobs and restoring face-to-face connections that can help bridge the divide
How National Service Can De-Polarize America
Nowadays, it’s less about doing good than pathways to jobs and restoring face-to-face connections that can help bridge the divide
oldgoats.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
How National Service Can De-Polarize America • Nowadays, it’s less about doing good than pathways to jobs and restoring face-to-face connections that can help bridge the divide
Then and Now: Government Shutdown 1995-1996; Government Shutdown 2025 • A recording from Jonathan Alter and Julian Zelizer's live video
Then and Now: Government Shutdown 1995-1996; Government Shutdown 2025
A recording from Jonathan Alter and Julian Zelizer's live video
oldgoats.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Then and Now: Government Shutdown 1995-1996; Government Shutdown 2025 • A recording from Jonathan Alter and Julian Zelizer's live video