Doniphan BlairWhy Trump and QAnon Are So Hard to Stop: Conspiracy Theories and LARPsPeople who blame Donald Trump’s behavior on narcissism or authoritarianism often neglect to note his political career has been based…Jul 8, 2022Jul 8, 2022
Doniphan BlairUkraine’s Complex, Tragic HistoryWith Ukrainian cities being bombed flat and tens of thousands killed, including in obvious war crimes, stopping Russia’s war and helping…Apr 17, 2022Apr 17, 2022
Doniphan BlairLetter from Oakland: A Progressive City in CrisisOn October 20th, shortly after sunset, I was at my desk in West Oakland, California, when I heard that telltale, deep-throated sound —…Jan 27, 20221Jan 27, 20221
Doniphan BlairThe QAnon Game, Conspiracy King Trump and UsQAnon’s levels of popularity, fantasy and right-wing ideology are frightening considering Trump is a conspiracy theory master.Nov 25, 2020Nov 25, 2020
Doniphan BlairOur Golden Age of ConspiraciesIn this four-part essay, I present “A Brief Introduction to Conspiracies”; “The Anti-Conspiracy Manifesto”, a rehabilitation regimen in 13…Jul 9, 2020Jul 9, 2020
Doniphan BlairThe Tribe Versus Civilization ManifestoIf good is what benefits more people longer and evil is what helps fewer people for shorter periods, how do tribes and civilizations…May 29, 2020May 29, 2020
Doniphan BlairOakland in the Time of CoronaThey came from fancy apartments, funky studios, old Victorians. They jogged, biked and boarded but mostly walked. They came in couples, a…Apr 20, 2020Apr 20, 2020