Author Archives: Luke Ford

About Luke Ford

I've written five books (see Amazon.com). My work has been covered in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and on 60 Minutes. I teach Alexander Technique in Beverly Hills (Alexander90210.com).

No Trade Is Free: Changing Course, Taking on China, and Helping America’s Workers

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Luke Ford

Robert Lighthizer writes in this 2023 book: * The most noteworthy distinction between the Reagan years and the Trump years was that President Trump cared enormously about trade issues. It was one of the major reasons why he chose to … Continue reading →

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WSJ: ‘Americans Are Obsessed With Protein and It’s Driving Nutrition Experts Nuts’

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Luke Ford

Maybe people feel better when they eat more protein? I do. I feel mentally sharper after consuming protein. After eating a lot of fat, I feel sluggish. After eating a lot of carbs, I get drowsy. Grok: You’re not alone—many … Continue reading →

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NYT: With Harvard Threat, Trump Tries to Bend the I.R.S. to His Will

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Luke Ford

The New York Times reports: Since the post-Nixon era, the Internal Revenue Service has had a degree of independence from the White House. President Trump is seeking to change that. If the IRS does not serve the will of the … Continue reading →

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Trump vs Big Law

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Luke Ford

A conservative lawyer emails me: Regarding big law, I think the impact of what Trump is doing is greatly exaggerated. Law firms now commit that they won’t refuse to represent someone because they hold different political views. This is how … Continue reading →

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Decoding The Right’s Trump Derangement Syndrome (4-17-25)

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Luke Ford

01:00 I read in the FT that Trump is halfway to instituting a police state02:00 FT: Trump is halfway to making America a police state, https://www.ft.com/content/4c4b0f14-3e85-4436-94de-204d3f518f3c03:00 Will Trump revoke Harvard’s tax exempt status? https://ncofnas.com/p/with-amy-wax-for-and-against-tds08:00 George Friedman on How Geopolitics Drives … Continue reading →

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