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Tim Miller Has a Blunt Message for People Who’ve Given Up

The Bulwark · Oct 7, 2026 · 16:28

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A quick note: We thought Tim’s message was too important to put behind a paywall, so we’re making it free for everyone. If it speaks to you, please send it to someone who needs to hear it—especially someone feeling paralyzed by despair.

One more thing: Your support is what allows us to make work like this available to everyone. We strongly believe you can’t save democracy from behind a paywall. Thank you so much for being a member.

Tim Miller takes on Vivek Ramaswamy’s attempt to show off his strength at a campaign event, then turns to Jon Ossoff’s message to young voters about why they can’t afford to give in to despair and the case for turning frustration and rage into political action. Plus: Tim’s thoughts about James Baldwin and the long history of people overcoming seemingly impossible odds.



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