3 chapters across the catalog
Former Washington Post columnist Jen Rubin and Norm Eisen announced the launch of "The Contrarian," a new online media platform dedicated to "defending democracy." The venture plans to feature podcasts, humor columns, and pet-related content to combat authoritarianism. Critics mocked the announcement's self-important tone and its focus on "pro-democracy flavor" in lifestyle content.
House Impeachment Resolution and Lawfare Institute Involvement
The House passed a resolution outlining the impeachment inquiry process, which grants Chairman Adam Schiff the authority to allow contracted legal staff to question witnesses. Concerns were raised about the influence of the Lawfare Institute and lawyers like Norm Eisen in shaping the legal strategy against the executive branch.
NPR Analysis of Presidential Norms and Values
NPR featured a segment with Norm Eisen and Norm Ornstein discussing Donald Trump's perceived "brutal violation" of presidential norms. The commentators argued that Trump's rhetoric regarding the press and his political opponents undermines the ethical foundations of the U.S. government. The hosts compare this focus on "norms and values" to past political movements in the Netherlands led by Pim Fortuyn.
