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…17 min read·Jul 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…16 min read·Apr 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 —…46 min read·Jan 27, 2022--1--1
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.32 min read·Nov 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…26 min read·Jul 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…11 min read·May 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…8 min read·Apr 20, 2020----