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In case you missed it: this week's videos

We did it, Joe! We made it through another week. No one was nuked (wtf), Democrats won a shit-ton of elections (technical term, I promise), and, well. We survived! Here’s what you might have missed: For paid subscribers Behind the scenes action! What goes into making the Congressional whiteboard, resources I use, etc Why Nixon won in a landslide even after Watergate, and what eventually brought on consequences Why Trump’s civilization-destroying threats reminded me of the Cuban Missile Crisis…but we’re the USSR? If you’d like to upgrade to paid, you can do that here: Subscribe now We also had a ton of interesting interviews: What to think about when you’re electing a judge (it’s not like electing a legislator!) What’s the off-ramp for MAGA cultists, with cult scholar Knitting Cult Lady Alex Braswell lost an election in Alabama and started a PAC to increase voter turnout — here’s how to do it! WTF is a reformist Democrat? A chat with a Virginia CD01 candidate. Eric Holder on Virginia redistricting, and what’s next for gerrymandering On social media Trump’s Ls of the week through Tuesday Trump says he’s “eliminating a civilization” What Article 2, Section 4 actually does Be more focused about who you are yelling at Trump backs off Iran (again) Trump had a terrible election night Trump is a wannabe Jim Crow leader Senator Mark Warner is pushing for universal healthcare Trump’s Ls of the week through Friday DANCE BREAK FOR CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER SPOTLIGHT! Every week, we’re focusing on one state or local race where a Democrat is fighting to flip a seat. This week, it’s Will Wooten, running for the Georgia Court of Appeals. Support Will’s race here, and follow him on Instagram and Facebook. The election is May 19, and early voting begins April 27!