What's Politymaker?

Politymaker is a humble platform created by myself (Rob) dedicated to explaining how political institutions work, in the United States and globally. In an era of noise, Politymaker is meant to bring clarity, context, and seriousness to public civics.

Through thoughtful video essays and commentary, I hope I can show:

• How institutions succeed, fail, or become bent to the will of power

• The hidden rules and structures shaping political life

• Historical case studies that shed light on contemporary conflicts

• Perhaps most important: the human side of politics and how decision-making affects ordinary lives

Editorial Stance: The project is guided by secularist values and a liberal-democratic framework. Freedom of thought, transparent and accountable institutions, civic order, and individual rights are all emphasized. I am skeptical of populist extremes and authoritarian shortcuts. While I do not glorify power, I do believe in recognizing the intent behind political actions. I see recognizing intent to be essential in learning from a historical figure's failures as much as their successes.

"It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong." —Voltaire