"By violence and the sword, men's controversies are now decided"

How the successor to a popular Roman reformist brought norm-breaking further into the mainstream.

Aug 12, 2025 • Michael Markarian

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Scatterbrained Saturday: The New ChatGPT

GPT-5, vibe-coding, and why I feel (slightly) more optimistic that AI won't take our jobs anytime soon

Aug 9, 2025 • Michael Markarian

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Scatterbrained Saturday: Watching my beloved Patriots

Reporting from an exciting Friday at Gillette Stadium. My analysis of where the New England Patriots currently stand as they head into the preseason.

Aug 2, 2025 • Michael Markarian

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July 2025

"So may all those perish who attempt such crimes"

A doomed reformer, informal norms, and the beginning of the Roman Republic's end. The first chapter of The Unwritten Rules Break First, a series…

Jul 29, 2025 • Michael Markarian

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The Unwritten Rules Break First

A series exploring the Roman Republic’s lengthy collapse and its modern-day parallels.

Jul 15, 2025 • Michael Markarian

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A Note About Sources

The Unwritten Rules Break First - Ancient Sources

Jul 15, 2025 • Michael Markarian

A Guide to the Roman Republic

The Unwritten Rules Break First - Introduction

Jul 15, 2025 • Michael Markarian

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January 2025

The Danger of Preemptive Pardons

How blanket pardons may undermine future attempts to hold people accountable.

Jan 21, 2025 • Michael Markarian

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December 2024

How Realistic Is Musk's Budget Plan?

Analyzing DOGE's prospects and the realities of government spending.

Dec 20, 2024 • Michael Markarian

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November 2024

Your Post-Election Briefing

What happened?

Nov 9, 2024 • Michael Markarian

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Where Did It All Go Wrong For Democrats?

How Democrats blew the 2024 election, and what happens now.

Nov 6, 2024 • Michael Markarian

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