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I’m a historian writing about how American life is shaped by politics, government, and institutions. https://thecivicalmanac.substack.com/

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Sometimes the path to major change starts with ordinary people deciding they’ve had enough.

15.03.2026 04:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

History has a habit of turning local grievances into national turning points. Thank you for writing this, Heather!

15.03.2026 04:01 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A Strike, a School, and the Offices That Tried to Stop It March 14, 2026

“These offices existed for a reason. They studied the intelligence, replayed the footage, and checked the targets before weapons were released. Sometimes they stopped a strike from happening at all.”

14.03.2026 20:21 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Anytime.

14.03.2026 16:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

This one is worth watching. Even minor tweaks to economic data deserve daylight, because trust in the numbers is part of the economy too.

14.03.2026 14:32 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Thank you for taking the time to respond. Sometimes the differences between poor planning and bad motives can be hard to distinguish.

14.03.2026 04:02 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
Moments ago, at my direction, the United States Central Command executed one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East, and totally obliterated every MILITARY target in Iran's crown jewel, Kharg Island. Our Weapons are the most powerful and sophisticated that the World has ever known but, for reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island. However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision. During my First Term, and currently, I rebuilt our Military into the Most Lethal, Powerful, and Effective Force, by far, anywhere in the World. Iran has NO ability to defend anything that we want to attack - There is nothing they can do about it! Iran will NEVER have a nuclear weapon, nor will it have the ability to threaten the United States of America, the Middle East or, for that matter, the World! Iran's Military, and all others involved with this Terrorist Regime, would be wise to lay down their arms, and save what's left of their country, which isn't much!
Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP
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Mar 13, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump Moments ago, at my direction, the United States Central Command executed one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East, and totally obliterated every MILITARY target in Iran's crown jewel, Kharg Island. Our Weapons are the most powerful and sophisticated that the World has ever known but, for reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island. However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision. During my First Term, and currently, I rebuilt our Military into the Most Lethal, Powerful, and Effective Force, by far, anywhere in the World. Iran has NO ability to defend anything that we want to attack - There is nothing they can do about it! Iran will NEVER have a nuclear weapon, nor will it have the ability to threaten the United States of America, the Middle East or, for that matter, the World! Iran's Military, and all others involved with this Terrorist Regime, would be wise to lay down their arms, and save what's left of their country, which isn't much! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP 50 ReTruths 107 Likes Mar 13, 2026 at 5:54 PM 贝 企

I’m guessing that’s the oil price through the roof.

13.03.2026 22:57 👍 556 🔁 133 💬 76 📌 32
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What Happens When Your Data Walks Out the Door? March 13, 2026

“These days, copying data is easy. A drive small enough to slip into a pocket can hold millions of records. If information leaves the protected systems meant to guard it, there’s no easy way to bring it back.”

13.03.2026 23:10 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

If a war’s purpose isn’t clear when the first shots are fired, it seldom gets clearer once the dust starts flying.

13.03.2026 23:07 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Billionaire-backed campaigns don’t just shape elections, they reshape the very idea of who gets to lead.

13.03.2026 12:12 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Every war is shaped as much by miscalculation and resistance as by bombs and declarations.

13.03.2026 02:34 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Who Decides When America Goes to War? March 12, 2026

“In the Constitution, Congress decides when the country goes to war. In practice, that question often gets answered after the bombs start falling.”

13.03.2026 02:28 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

History teaches that violence against the innocent only strengthens their resolve.

13.03.2026 02:20 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0