Thomas Zimmer1d ago

This week, I asked my readers for feedback and what they are looking for from political writers.

Their responses tell of a pervasive sense of exasperation with politics, the search for ways out of this mess, and the longing for optimism amidst all the dark chaos.

Some thoughts from my new piece:

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https://steady.page/en/democracyamericana/posts/81aeedda-914b-4278-9577-7c2850965471

What I am Learning from You

A reflection on what you have told me this week – about a sense of exasperation with politics, the search for ways out of this mess, and the longing for optimism

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Show threadThomas Zimmer1d ago
Over a decade into the Trump experience, how could there not be a sense of fatigue and exhaustion? American politics has been a shitshow for so long that it is hard to remember it was ever different - a draining combination of bizarre and threatening, of deranged and terrifying.
Show threadwatchpocket 🍄🌱1d ago
@tzimmer_history Thomas, for those of us who are already subscribers, is there a way to also make periodical one-time contributions toward sustaining the newsletter?
Show threadThomas Zimmer
@watchpocket Not yet - but I will look into setting up additional methods of supporting the newsletter. Thank you so much!
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