Amanda Nelson
Historian and political content creator (Amanda's Mild Takes). Known for using American history, civics, and political science to explain how power actually works while asking what happens when citizens focus on headlines instead of understanding the systems behind them.
America 101 reading list
I’ve got books, podcasts, YouTube videos, and documentaries to help you understand why we are, ya know, like this. https://amandasmildtakes.substack.com/p/america-101-reading-and-listeningwatching...
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Donald Trump’s Ls for the week SO FAR
All links are on my Substack with a paywall breaker every Tuesday and Friday! https://amandasmildtakes.substack.com/p/donald-trumps-ls-for-the-week-so-463 source
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What is happening with Louisiana’s maps?
Louisiana State Senator Royce Duplessis spent a 10 hour committee hearing fighting against the racial gerrymander of Louisiana, which would...
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Why do we have gerrymandering?
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Election night results! Bye, Massie
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How do we get Supreme Court term limits? I asked a Congressman
Maryland Representative Johnny Olszewski has introduced a bill called the ROBE Act that would finally give us 18 year term...
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Donald Trump’s Ls for the week!!
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Trump wants you too scared to volunteer
Trump's authoritarian attacks on individual election workers is about pushing good people out. We must stand in solidarity with our...
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Donald Trump’s Ls for the week (so far!!)
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Campaigning in the deep South: the yard signs are cooler
Welcome back to Choose Your Fighter, where I highlight a candidate working to flip a seat at the state or...
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