This Substack is reader-supported. Paid subscriptions allow me to continue to pour significant time and energy into breaking down the headlines and keeping my content available to others. Thank you for your support. This week I sat down with Charlie Sykes on To the Contrary, to share my firsthand observations from inside our immigration courts—what I witnessed there was chilling. The ICE tactics. The fear. These are not isolated incidents—they are part of a larger, alarming pattern. We also discussed the threats we face here at home and across the world. I hope you’ll take the time to listen to this important conversation. As always, thank you for supporting our work and for staying engaged. Meanwhile, I’ve taken a little time to process everything that’s unfolded this week. And in doing so, I found myself out on the water, floating quietly past the Lincoln Memorial. Talking to my favorite—Abraham Lincoln—about the state of the republic and the demise of the Grand Old Party. It’s become something of a tradition. A moment of reflection. A reminder of what leadership once looked like in the GOP. In case you’re wondering: yes, Lincoln’s still there. Though some days, I half expect him to walk out in protest. Or worse…be replaced by a golden statue of Trump. Don’t you dare, Donald. -Olivia If you enjoy reading my work, please share it on your favorite social network so we can keep growing this awesome community? Have an idea or feedback? Reply directly to this email. |