Alice Gallin-Dwyer
@alicegallin.bsky.social
Deputy Director, Washington Monthly; non-profit executive, advocate, proud mom of three young adults.
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Zohran Mamdani and Lina Khan’s plan to end monopolistic pricing at NYC stadiums is good policy and good politics, @nateweisberg.bsky.social reports.
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The Freakout Over Cheaper Beer at Yankee Stadium
Mamdani and Khan consider using long-standing powers to end monopolistic pricing at NYC stadiums. Cue the neoliberal freakout.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Zohran Mamdani and Lina Khan’s plan to end monopolistic pricing at NYC stadiums is good policy and good politics, @nateweisberg.bsky.social reports.
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Nice from CJR—to understand Trump and Mamdani’s love fest, consider the president’s vulnerability on affordability. We made the same point Friday in @washingtonmonthly.com.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Nice from CJR—to understand Trump and Mamdani’s love fest, consider the president’s vulnerability on affordability. We made the same point Friday in @washingtonmonthly.com.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene understood before the rest of the GOP, including the president, that an era was coming to an end, and that the party base wanted more than obedience to Trump. @davidoatkins.bsky.social
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The Clairvoyant Marjorie Taylor Greene
Green understood before the rest of the GOP that an era was coming to an end, and that the party base wanted more than obedience to Trump.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene understood before the rest of the GOP, including the president, that an era was coming to an end, and that the party base wanted more than obedience to Trump. @davidoatkins.bsky.social
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The erosion and erasure of government data by the Trump Administration threaten both public safety and the economy, says former US chief data scientist Denice Ross on the @washingtonmonthly.com podcast.
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Federal Data Are Disappearing
Former U.S. chief data scientist warns that Trump is suppressing, altering, and dismantling data essential to public safety and the economy.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The erosion and erasure of government data by the Trump Administration threaten both public safety and the economy, says former US chief data scientist Denice Ross on the @washingtonmonthly.com podcast.
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“Trump must know he would never win a Nobel for washing his hands of Ukraine, ending military support, and letting Moscow steamroll Kyiv. Any fantasies of a medal ceremony in Oslo hinge on an actual peace agreement.”
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
“Trump must know he would never win a Nobel for washing his hands of Ukraine, ending military support, and letting Moscow steamroll Kyiv. Any fantasies of a medal ceremony in Oslo hinge on an actual peace agreement.”
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Why aren't more Republicans breaking from Trump like Marjorie Taylor Greene? They're damned if they do and damned if they don't. But they should start at least considering their own post-Trump future if not the health of the country.
My latest at Wamo:
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My latest at Wamo:
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The Clairvoyant Marjorie Taylor Greene
Green understood before the rest of the GOP that an era was coming to an end, and that the party base wanted more than obedience to Trump.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Why aren't more Republicans breaking from Trump like Marjorie Taylor Greene? They're damned if they do and damned if they don't. But they should start at least considering their own post-Trump future if not the health of the country.
My latest at Wamo:
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My latest at Wamo:
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Social Security has historically been the "third rail" of American politics - but it doesn't have to be.
My colleagues Phil Longman and @gillenmartin.bsky.social propose a potentially winning way to fix Social Security @washingtonmonthly.com: open.substack.com/pub/washingt...
My colleagues Phil Longman and @gillenmartin.bsky.social propose a potentially winning way to fix Social Security @washingtonmonthly.com: open.substack.com/pub/washingt...
A no pain, all gain fix for Social Security
Democrats can and should take the lead in saving this vital program. We tell you how.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Social Security has historically been the "third rail" of American politics - but it doesn't have to be.
My colleagues Phil Longman and @gillenmartin.bsky.social propose a potentially winning way to fix Social Security @washingtonmonthly.com: open.substack.com/pub/washingt...
My colleagues Phil Longman and @gillenmartin.bsky.social propose a potentially winning way to fix Social Security @washingtonmonthly.com: open.substack.com/pub/washingt...
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Of the big news stories of last week, which one will be most remembered by historians?
Trump calling a reporter “Piggy,” the Mamdani-Trump meeting, the Epstein files, or Trump threatening to execute members of Congress? Tough call.
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Trump calling a reporter “Piggy,” the Mamdani-Trump meeting, the Epstein files, or Trump threatening to execute members of Congress? Tough call.
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The Most Historic Trump Story of Last Week
Is it Trump calling a reporter "Piggy," the Mamdani-Trump meeting, the Epstein files, or Trump threatening to execute members of Congress?
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November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Of the big news stories of last week, which one will be most remembered by historians?
Trump calling a reporter “Piggy,” the Mamdani-Trump meeting, the Epstein files, or Trump threatening to execute members of Congress? Tough call.
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Trump calling a reporter “Piggy,” the Mamdani-Trump meeting, the Epstein files, or Trump threatening to execute members of Congress? Tough call.
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"Trump’s Policy Failures Are Even Worse Than We Realize"
My @washingtonmonthly.com look at how Trump's policy choices have weakened national security
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My @washingtonmonthly.com look at how Trump's policy choices have weakened national security
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Trump’s Policy Failures Are Even Worse Than We Realize
Daily chaos from Trump keeps overshadowing damning investigations into his national security and justice failures. Consequences are mounting.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"Trump’s Policy Failures Are Even Worse Than We Realize"
My @washingtonmonthly.com look at how Trump's policy choices have weakened national security
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My @washingtonmonthly.com look at how Trump's policy choices have weakened national security
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News investigations into Trump-era national security and criminal justice decisions haven’t penetrated the national consciousness because of the president’s ability to distract. They should. @billscher.bsky.social
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Trump’s Policy Failures Are Even Worse Than We Realize
Daily chaos from Trump keeps overshadowing damning investigations into his national security and justice failures. Consequences are mounting.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
News investigations into Trump-era national security and criminal justice decisions haven’t penetrated the national consciousness because of the president’s ability to distract. They should. @billscher.bsky.social
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According to Vance, voters who suffered through the shutdown and are now eyeing health care premium increases need only a modicum of patience. Like that big economic boom, lower prices are just around the corner.
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Trump meets with Mamdani, whose unlikely New York City win was fueled by the affordability crisis, as Vance offers conflicting explanations for high prices. @rmpwolfe.bsky.social reports.
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Affordability Wars
As Mamdani meets Trump, Vance cycles through conflicting explanations for high prices—and voters aren’t buying it.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
According to Vance, voters who suffered through the shutdown and are now eyeing health care premium increases need only a modicum of patience. Like that big economic boom, lower prices are just around the corner.
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Vance offers conflicting explanations for high prices, as Trump, who has denied they’re high at all, meets with Mamdani, whose New York City win was fueled by the affordability crisis. @rmpwolfe.bsky.social
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Affordability Wars
As Mamdani meets Trump, Vance cycles through conflicting explanations for high prices—and voters aren’t buying it.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Vance offers conflicting explanations for high prices, as Trump, who has denied they’re high at all, meets with Mamdani, whose New York City win was fueled by the affordability crisis. @rmpwolfe.bsky.social
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Trump meets with Mamdani, whose unlikely New York City win was fueled by the affordability crisis, as Vance offers conflicting explanations for high prices. @rmpwolfe.bsky.social reports.
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Affordability Wars
As Mamdani meets Trump, Vance cycles through conflicting explanations for high prices—and voters aren’t buying it.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Trump meets with Mamdani, whose unlikely New York City win was fueled by the affordability crisis, as Vance offers conflicting explanations for high prices. @rmpwolfe.bsky.social reports.
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The Supreme Court's tolerance for "constitutional partisan gerrymandering" could become an excuse to gut the Voting Rights Act.
In this week's @washingtonmonthly.com podcast, @garrettepps.bsky.social and Josh Douglas discuss the possibility:
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In this week's @washingtonmonthly.com podcast, @garrettepps.bsky.social and Josh Douglas discuss the possibility:
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How the Supreme Court Could Turbocharge Gerrymandering
The Supreme Court’s Callais case could gut the Voting Rights Act and let states mask racial gerrymandering as partisan politics.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Supreme Court's tolerance for "constitutional partisan gerrymandering" could become an excuse to gut the Voting Rights Act.
In this week's @washingtonmonthly.com podcast, @garrettepps.bsky.social and Josh Douglas discuss the possibility:
washingtonmonthly.com/2025/11/19/s...
In this week's @washingtonmonthly.com podcast, @garrettepps.bsky.social and Josh Douglas discuss the possibility:
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The Five Eyes national security alliance of the U.S., U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and Australia had been intimate and formidable for decades. Now the erratic policies of the Trump administration are threatening the bond.
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Five Eyes Become Three Blind Mice
Trump is threatening the bond of the Five Eyes national security alliance of the U.S., U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The Five Eyes national security alliance of the U.S., U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and Australia had been intimate and formidable for decades. Now the erratic policies of the Trump administration are threatening the bond.
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Mamdani stole the show this month, but ‘Moderate Mikie’ across the Hudson ran on an even bolder platform to rein in corporate power. From the governor’s mansion, she’ll have the authority to deliver.
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Sherrill and Mamdani Just Showed How to Unify the Democratic Party—And Win
Mamdani stole the show this month, but ‘Moderate Mikie’ across the Hudson ran on an even bolder platform to rein in corporate power.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Mamdani stole the show this month, but ‘Moderate Mikie’ across the Hudson ran on an even bolder platform to rein in corporate power. From the governor’s mansion, she’ll have the authority to deliver.
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My @washingtonmonthly.com education
The 56-year-old magazine has trained generations of journalists, including me—but it can only keep doing so with your help. Please donate today.
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The 56-year-old magazine has trained generations of journalists, including me—but it can only keep doing so with your help. Please donate today.
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My Washington Monthly Education
The 56-year-old magazine has trained generations of journalists, including me—but it can only keep doing so with your help.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
My @washingtonmonthly.com education
The 56-year-old magazine has trained generations of journalists, including me—but it can only keep doing so with your help. Please donate today.
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The 56-year-old magazine has trained generations of journalists, including me—but it can only keep doing so with your help. Please donate today.
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The president is shutting the door to millions seeking refugee status—but reportedly seeking preferences for white South Africans, English speakers, and Europeans who oppose migration. He may be in for a surprise.
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Why Trump’s White Refugee Gambit Could Backfire
Trump is denying most seeking refugee status—but granting preferences for white South Africans and Europeans who oppose migration.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The president is shutting the door to millions seeking refugee status—but reportedly seeking preferences for white South Africans, English speakers, and Europeans who oppose migration. He may be in for a surprise.
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Forget the Federal Court ruling on the Texas Gerrymander. A pending SCOTUS decision could gut the Voting Rights Act and encourage states to disenfranchise minority voters. @garrettepps.bsky.social @joshuaadouglas.bsky.social
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How the Supreme Court Could Turbocharge Gerrymandering
The Supreme Court’s Callais case could gut the Voting Rights Act and let states mask racial gerrymandering as partisan politics.
washingtonmonthly.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Forget the Federal Court ruling on the Texas Gerrymander. A pending SCOTUS decision could gut the Voting Rights Act and encourage states to disenfranchise minority voters. @garrettepps.bsky.social @joshuaadouglas.bsky.social
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A populist reaction to Trump is brewing. Liberal governments in Europe, Canada, and elsewhere must join the fight. @glastris.bsky.social
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What America’s Allies Can Learn From Our Recent Elections
A populist reaction to Trump is brewing. Liberal governments in Europe, Canada, and elsewhere need to join the fight.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
A populist reaction to Trump is brewing. Liberal governments in Europe, Canada, and elsewhere must join the fight. @glastris.bsky.social
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"This 'populist-moderate' movement in the Democratic Party is just emerging. But I think it is the future." ––
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November 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"This 'populist-moderate' movement in the Democratic Party is just emerging. But I think it is the future." ––
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“Trump’s Poll Numbers Just Entered the Danger Zone” — my latest for @washingtonmonthly.com
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Trump’s Poll Numbers Just Entered the Danger Zone
Trump’s job approval fell below 45% for the first time in his second term—historically the point where the GOP gets wiped out in midterms.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
“Trump’s Poll Numbers Just Entered the Danger Zone” — my latest for @washingtonmonthly.com
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