Gerson’s Substack

The "Horst Wessel Effect": What Horst Wessel, Sergey Kirov, and Charlie Kirk have in common

Political assassination. It's contagious. And it's scary as hell.

Sep 25 • 

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What should be the opposition party's single message and strategy? Antifascism.

Forget ideology.

Sep 14 • 

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The Political Poison of the "Abundance Economy"

It's the worst political message in the world for the Democrats.

Sep 4 • 

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August 2025

The Lessons of Kent State: Another Tragedy in the Making Today?

The Role of the National Guard in Civil Unrest: My Personal Story

Aug 30 • 

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The Massacre at Kent State University

Rarely-seen alternate angles of one of the most iconic photos in history.

Published on Field of View • Aug 25

June 2025

"Ho appena incontrato il volto del diavolo?”

These were among the last words of this good, yet complex, man after he encountered JD Vance the day before his death.

Jun 30 • 

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The Confederacy is Back!

And, what's a citizen, really?

Jun 28 • 

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April 2025

"Ho appena incontrato il volto del diavolo?”

These were among the last words of this good, yet complex, man after he encountered JD Vance the day before his death.

Apr 28 • 

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March 2025

Finally, a report

Buying off Hamas was a costly delusion.

Mar 5 • 

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January 2025

Takeaways from an online discussion of Combatting antisemitism as a global threat

This morning, the Wilson Center organized an excellent panel discussion on Combatting antisemitism as a global threat. It included Aaron Keyak, the…

Jan 13 • 

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Think Trump is joking about Greenland and Panama?

I don't.

Jan 11 • 

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December 2024