Maxime Marquette
MadMax is an independent bilingual news outlet based in Québec, publishing analysis on geopolitics, technology, democracy, and culture.
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Columns by Maxime Marquette
4,540 columns published
OPEN LETTER: To the child of Novobavarskyi killed by seven Russian bombs
Introduction: a letter I never wanted to write
An ordinary night of Ukrainian air defense, 130 drones downed
Introduction: what a "no casualties" night reveals
Trump, Hostage to an America Fed Up With the Price of Groceries
Introduction: a president on political borrowed time
60% of Americans say Trump is out of touch on real issues
Introduction: a number that says a lot about bipartisan fatigue
The war against Iran is never really over
Introduction: a peace hanging by a thread
Vance promises troops the truth, but dodges it on Barrett
Introduction: a vice president on a military tour
Opportunity zones go permanent, what should we make of it
Introduction: a technical tax measure with concrete stakes
The delayed hearing for Jay Clayton exposes an intelligence stalemate
Introduction: a delay that says more than a simple scheduling hiccup
Trump's midterm convention in Dallas is a gift to Democrats
Introduction: a historic first that worries his own camp