Marcus’s Substack

Key Takeaways from the 2026 Texas Primaries

The recent Texas primaries laid bare the fault lines running through both major parties, but in sharply contrasting ways.

Mar 5 • Marcus Watkins

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February 2026

Rest In Power Rev. Jesse Jackson: A Conservative's Tribute to Decency Over Division

How Meeting Rev. Jesse Jackson Inspired Me to "Keep Fighting the Good Fight"

Feb 17 • Marcus Watkins

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January 2026

I Can't Stand Don Lemon, But This Reeks More of Tyranny than Justice

A Conservative's Reluctant Defense of Press Freedom and Warning About this First Amendment Slippery Slope

Jan 31 • Marcus Watkins

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Trump's Gutsy Move on Maduro Was a Necessary Exception to My Anti-Intervention Principles

As a conscious conservative who cherishes all countries’ sovereignty and our fiscal responsibility, I’ve long opposed endless foreign entanglements that…

Jan 8 • Marcus Watkins

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A Fluffy and Tasty Lesson in Embracing Life's Simple Joys

Oh, banana pancakes.

Jan 1 • Marcus Watkins

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November 2025

The Uncompromising Voice: What Zora Neale Hurston's Writings Still Teaches Us

I’ve been immersed in the works of Zora Neale Hurston all year.

Nov 26, 2025 • Marcus Watkins

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The U.S. Economy's Silent Crisis

Affordability, Free Markets, and Our Trust Issues

Nov 16, 2025 • Marcus Watkins

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Hip-Hop's Underground Resurrection

Hip-Hop's Next Wave: Poised to Be the Greatest in Decades

Nov 7, 2025 • Marcus Watkins

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October 2025

When Greed Trumps the Game

How 'Easy Money' Culture Is Corroding the Integrity of Sports

Oct 26, 2025 • Marcus Watkins

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August 2025

The Dangers of Sanitizing Black America's Story: A Conservative Perspective

The story of America is a tapestry woven with threads of triumph, tragedy, and resilience, and no part of that narrative is more vital or more contested…

Aug 21, 2025 • Marcus Watkins

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May 2025

Two Weeks of President Trump’s Triumph Despite the Naysayers

The past two weeks have been a masterclass in political and economic maneuvering for President Trump, proving once again why his supporters, myself…

May 15, 2025 • Marcus Watkins

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April 2025

Grading President Trump’s First 100 Days of His Second Term

As President Donald Trump crosses the 100-day mark of his second term, it’s time to assess his performance.

Apr 29, 2025 • Marcus Watkins

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