Preserving Progress

The illusion of defeat: why Democrats can’t abandon trans rights

My most left-leaning position in politics is very possibly transgender issues.

Feb 20 • Jordan Meadows

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Why I changed my mind on voter ID. And why Democrats should too.

Even principles need updating

Feb 9 • Jordan Meadows

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January 2026

The hot debate to abolish ICE will leave Democrats in the cold

Democrats must stop confusing moral outrage with viable governance

Jan 27 • Jordan Meadows

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Thinking out loud about Venezuela

Early analysis of recent events

Jan 6 • Jordan Meadows

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December 2025

Republicans only want immigrants from woke societies

Are you white or woke?

Dec 16, 2025 • Jordan Meadows

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Why Republicans can't stop sounding racist

It's the culture, stupid!

Dec 11, 2025 • Jordan Meadows

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November 2025

A wall of separation between church and state and Thanksgiving

The pious idealism of a godless nation

Nov 27, 2025 • Jordan Meadows

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Moderates, Centrists, and the myth of the middle

The center is not the middle. Moderation is often uncentered.

Nov 20, 2025 • Jordan Meadows

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Trump holds all the cards when it comes to tariffs

SCOTUS' upcoming ruling on Executive tariff authority

Nov 11, 2025 • Jordan Meadows

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October 2025

MAGA Exaggeration Syndrome and the death of nuance in American politics

The best article you'll read in your entire life

Oct 28, 2025 • Jordan Meadows

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Abolishing gerrymandering would improve American democracy

I’ve been toying with this idea lately about what we really mean by “representation” in government.

Oct 14, 2025 • Jordan Meadows

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September 2025

Your interests matter more than your screen time

Social media is not our enemy

Sep 18, 2025 • Jordan Meadows

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