Archive - The Transom

Prices Rise Beyond Hourly Earnings Before Election Day

And it’s not just gas

12 hrs ago • Ben Domenech

Whatever Happened To America First?

Swing voters crossed over to Trump. Now they feel left behind.

Oct 13 • Ben Domenech

Should Executions Be Public?

A moral question

Oct 12 • Ben Domenech

Three Years Of Blood And Hate

October 7th destroyed a world

Oct 7 • Ben Domenech

Cornell Storyline Takes Over Politics

October surprise?

Oct 6 • Ben Domenech

The A.I. Golden Calf

Tech pushes us too far, too fast, without considering the consequences

Oct 5 • Ben Domenech

September 2026

Who Broke American Health Care?

A doctor’s take

Sep 25 • Ben Domenech

The Flock Fight Is Over

What a backlash

Sep 24 • Ben Domenech

Democrats Post Midterms: Impeach Everyone

Sep 23 • Ben Domenech

What Will The GOP Do With All Its Money?

Plus, Xi’s Taiwan dreams, David Ellison’s big win, AOC’s 2028 hopes

Sep 22 • Ben Domenech

What Will The Midterms Do To 2028 Hopefuls?

Handicapping the field

Sep 21 • Ben Domenech

What Should We Make Of All These Polls?

Where do things stand?

Sep 17 • Ben Domenech

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