Vines and Fig Trees
Progressives have a compelling vision for the future. The other side doesn’t. It’s time to make that contrast clear.
It’s an exciting time
Mass protests in the streets. A new constitution. A regime in decline. And maybe, a chance for real democracy in Thailand.
The Bastion is a newsletter about this defining moment. Whether you’re a news junkie, someone yearning for democracy, or merely an interested observer, there’s something here for you.
What We Know
On our lack of conclusive data, the election results, and the difficulty of challenging incumbents.
Democracy Without Competition
On the shadowy nature of local politics, the Progressive Movement’s plans to disrupt it, and the Pheu Thai referendum in Chiang Mai.
Reform and Compromise
Thoughts on monarchy reform, finding a new consensus, and the establishment’s harmful monopoly on loyalty.
Welcome to The Bastion
This is truly an exciting time. It’s a time of possibility, and hopefully, a time for change.
