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Tristan Snell, lawyer + media figure

We are in a second gilded age and this one is worse than the first one

Published on What's Left? • May 2

January 2026

p.s. Town Hall TONIGHT - LIVE 6-7 pm ET

We're back on Substack Live tonight - and send your questions, problems, concerns, everything.

Jan 29 • Tristan Snell

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Time to fight ICE in the courts - and in Congress (Part 1)

The horrific out-of-control murders by ICE agents must result in prosecutions, lawsuits, and new legislation to hold these killers accountable.

Jan 29 • Tristan Snell

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Yes, DOGE was stealing your private data and giving it to right-wing groups

Now we need to determine the extent of the damage -- and get ready for fights in the courts and in Congress.

Jan 21 • Tristan Snell

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Town Hall TONIGHT - 5-7pm ET

What problems, issues, or concerns do you have? In your community? With a fraudster or other bad actor? Let's try to solve them together.

Jan 14 • Tristan Snell

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Why I took a break (and why you should too)

We all need some time away from the never-ending news feeds and battles for democracy -- and you'll thank yourself later.

Jan 13 • Tristan Snell

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Democracy v. Griftatorship

Five years after January 6, it is clear what the real battle of our times is -- and how we must win it.

Jan 6 • Tristan Snell

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I'm back - join me LIVE tomorrow, 5-7pm ET

And I have big news to share - so meet me here on Substack Live on Tuesday

Jan 5 • Tristan Snell

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July 2025

How Epstein, Iran, and Paramount define Trump

And how his actions in the last five weeks may erode -- or even end -- his power.

Jul 26, 2025 • Tristan Snell

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TODAY 2 ET - LIVE w/ V from Under The Desk

Making my return to Substack Live -- definitely don't want to miss this!

Jul 22, 2025 • Tristan Snell

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June 2025

The deeper cause of the Trump-Musk blowup

Yes, it's about ego. But it's also about the failure of the century-long plutocratic project on the right. And meanwhile we realize that Musk is a pig…

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May 2025

What should be next for this newsletter?

What would you like to see? I'm curious to expand this in some new directions, and I'd love to hear from you!

May 21, 2025 • Tristan Snell

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