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Maxime Marquette

Independent columnist · MadMax

MadMax is an independent bilingual news outlet based in Québec, publishing analysis on geopolitics, technology, democracy, and culture.

Our mission: rigorous, source-cited analysis carried out with full editorial independence — no sponsorship, no party line.

Our editorial standards: sources are cited inline, corrections are fixed and logged publicly, and any use of artificial intelligence is disclosed.

Fire first

“Burn rather than rot. Write rather than stay silent.”

Write as if burning

Fire first. Sentences after. No lukewarm takes.

Raw truth

Always answer the strongest version of the opposing point. No strawmen.

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Columns by Maxime Marquette

4,540 columns published
Open letter· No. 1885

OPEN LETTER: Mr. Trump, finally pay Ms. Carroll

Introduction: a letter I would have preferred never to write

Profile· No. 1884

What the Supreme Court's silence tells every victim

Introduction: a refusal that stands as confirmation

Reportage· No. 1883

The Supreme Court hands Trump almost royal power over the state

Introduction: a Monday that changed the mechanics of American power

Essay· No. 1882

The Supreme Court protects mail-in voting, Trump takes a hit

Introduction: a 5-4 vote that defies predictions

Column· No. 1881

Rubio and Wadephul redraw NATO's military burden

Introduction: Washington wants Europe to finally pay its fair share

Commentary· No. 1880

China, Japan, Philippines, a Triangle Reopening Old Wounds

Introduction: when geopolitics reopens old scars

Analysis· No. 1879

The Supreme Court Hands Trump Near-Imperial Power

Introduction: a judicial term that redraws the presidency

Analysis· No. 1878

Bessent threatens oil companies, but does $2.50 gas exist

Introduction: a presidential promise under the microscope

Open letter· No. 1877

OPEN LETTER: To the Senate committee keeping American health waiting

Introduction: a letter addressed to those holding the keys