Steven Young
@stevey86.bsky.social
Recovering Academic (political theory); currently trying to fill in my vast gaps in knowledge in things historical and scientific; fan of jazz and literature in translation.
This is a feature of a presidential system. When a party is out of power there is not a clear leader because the leaders of the legislature are often not candidates for president. This is not a bad thing, it allows various elected officials to audition for a leadership role.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This is a feature of a presidential system. When a party is out of power there is not a clear leader because the leaders of the legislature are often not candidates for president. This is not a bad thing, it allows various elected officials to audition for a leadership role.
Russell Shorto’s new book shows that New York’s identity as a polyglot multicultural hub starts with Dutch New Amsterdam. It’s been a haven for immigrants for four centuries.
June 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Russell Shorto’s new book shows that New York’s identity as a polyglot multicultural hub starts with Dutch New Amsterdam. It’s been a haven for immigrants for four centuries.