Short Take Politics

Conservative judge blasts administration

Conduct in Abrego Garcia deportation, incarceration and failure to comply with court order is unconscionable. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/17/abrego-garcia-appeal-wilkinson-00298063

Maryland Sen. visits imprisoned immigrant

The tide may be turning. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/chris-van-hollen-meets-kilmar-abrego-garcia-el-salvador-rcna201830

At the core of culture war

Antonio Gramsci was a deep-thinking Italian who burrowed to the core intellectually in explaining how people who otherwise would not accept higher prices, reduced freedom and hardship instead see culture war as a legitimate cause. It explained how Hitler could scapegoat the Jews as well as how Trump can make immigrants a pariah. https://www.wsj.com/politics/meet-magas-favorite-communist-5a1132ad