Archive - Need to Know by David Rothkopf

25 Steps Democrats Must Take to Undo the Trump Catastrophe

After four years of Trump, halfway measures and bland compromises won't cut it

Jul 10 •

"A Deep Soul Wound"

The Trump Era has hurt us all. Understanding how is key to preventing further injury.

Jul 7 •

June 2025

Do We Even Understand the Importance of this Moment?

On several levels, it is clear the news distracts us from the real meaning of the times in which we live

Jun 30 •

Why We All Should be Celebrating Mamdani's Win

And why the attacks on him actually reveal the deep flaws of his critics...

Jun 27 •

The Two Words That Should Guide Anyone Who Wants to Beat Trump and MAGA

Plus more thoughts on Iran, Israel and possible U.S. intervention

Jun 19 •

Trump is Stumbling Toward Disaster

In Iran...but not just in Iran

Jun 18 •

If President Trump really wanted to honor the military...

He would've acted very differently than he has throughout his life.

Jun 14 •

Trump and MAGA Help Wreck a Strong Country 12 Ways

If you get the reference, you're old enough to remember a better America

Jun 11 •

We Are Not the Nation We Thought We Were

We must see through our myths about ourselves if we are ever to aspire again to greatness

Jun 7 •

United We Stand...Divided, My Money's on China

It Has Become Almost Trite to Talk About US Decline. That Doesn't Mean It's Not Happening.

Jun 3 •

May 2025

If America Were Still a Democracy...

Things Would Be Very, Very Different

May 19 •

You May Not Like This

But we will never get where we need to be unless we are honest with ourselves

May 16 •

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