Charlatan Magazine
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The Charlatan is a political exposé proffering a weekly newsletter, and award-winning articles and essays for the political creature of politics & style.
The Charlatan by Thomas Synnamon
These are they… Who believe that news and information is a public trust; that citizen journalist is the steward of that trust; and entitled to report from his and her culture to the common welfare.
With that in mind, our contributors — with combined experience working within and among the corridors of power — welcome you to join them in crosschecking the world's policy maker's accountability, and to chronicle where their campaigns have and continue to lead. Our weekly newsletter, essays and interviews offer perspective into the politics, brokers and institutions of power.
We invite you into our now virtual pages where world events are distilled into a weekly message, and leave it with you to decide which stewards best serve the public trust.
How the Pique of a Palace Insider Led to a Free Press
The Charlatan by Giovanni Tiepolo via Wikimedia
In 17th century France… a man named Tabarin performed for the Royal Court. He sang, danced, told jokes and with stories otherwise improvised his role as the first and most famous Parisian Charlatan. Though he performed exclusively for the House of Bourbon by day, it was by night that he took to the streets: digesting what he’d heard and seen at court with the clever disguise of street performance. While political gatherings were considered unlawful in the middle ages, his audiences are believed by historians to be among the ‘Whispers to the French Revolution.’
Punch Magazine kept Victorians abreast of Parliament during the Industrial Era (1841-2002), extending its brand and inspiration to Charlatan Magazine in the U.S. (2008-present). In the spirit of its predecessor, Charlatan was conceived as the Digital Revolution began mobilizing the general public via crowdsourcing; policy initiatives; and political revolutions.
When a consortium of Citizen Journalists gathered to sort digital opinion and propaganda from fact based current events on world commerce, society, politics, civics and style they effectively fused the chasm between liberal and conservative ideals into a canon of one news source.
Our weekly newsletter is delivered each Sunday morning to 75,000+ policy makers and their constituencies including Members of Parliament; Academic Institutions; Trade and Labor Unions; Members of the U.S. Congress, State legislators, local leaders and the public they serve. "All the World's a Stage" inquires:
What's the single most important thing that happened in our world this week — and why?
Charlatan became the #1 Most Read Newsletter by the e-mail service provider Constant Contact; maintaining a consecutive open, share, and re-open rate of between 25-40% within the first 48 hours of delivery; before acquiring its own e-mail platform, cloud storage, and becoming an independent publisher. In 2023, Charlatan was read across 26 countries and territories including democratic, communist, and autocratic nations.
For 75 years, Punch + Charlatan has endeavored to be "A Trusted Voice" across a diverse continuum of a global community. To chronicle their histories; connect their concerns; indemnify their customs; and to direct, enlighten and endow the approach to Politics-as-Lifestyle.
Campaigns
Since 2008, Charlatan censors & celebrates the Year's Most Important Stories
Since 2008, Charlatan censors & celebrates the Year's Most Important Stories
Artificial Intelligence Revolution
Super-intelligent algorithms, brain implants, and zany holograms collide to decry mankind.
AI Revolution
Super-intelligent algorithms, brain implants, and zany holograms collide to decry mankind
COVID-19
Its not nice to fool Mother Nature. Charlatan sorts through the pandemics of the past and discovers an inexorable relationship between earth and man.
U.S. Capitol Attack
The 2020 U.S. Presidential election challenged the institutions of democracy. Charlatan chronicles the disinformation, redistricting, and disambiguation of a free & fair election.
U.S. Capitol Attack
The 2020 U.S. Presidential election challenged the institutions of democracy. Charlatan chronicles the disinformation, redistricting, and disambiguation of a free & fair election.
Home to Vote
The U.S. Supreme Court overturns abortion. Charlatan was swept up in a reverse migration of Irish expats in 2018; all returning home to reform abortion legislation; and to exercise a woman's right to choose in the Emerald Isle.
Church, State & Crown
Charles III is crowned King of the United Kingdom, but is he the Head of State or the Defender of the Faith? Charlatan examines if anyone can serve both Church and State?
Church, State & Crown
Charles III is crowned King of the United Kingdom, but is he the Head of State or the Defender of the Faith? Charlatan examines if anyone can serve both Church and State?
Cosmopolitan Marrakesh
How did Morocco avert the Arab Spring? Charlatan travels to Africa and discovers a savvy constitutional monarch, a vibrant cosmopolitan culture, and the kismit of both at the resplendent La Sultana Marrakesh.
World Class Champion
He won the World Cup & was knighted by the Queen. Charlatan chats with England's Ben Cohen about the StandUp Foundation, and how he became the new anti-bully in professional sports.
World Class Champion
He won the World Cup & was knighted by the Queen. Charlatan chats with England's Ben Cohen about the StandUp Foundation, and how he became the new anti-bully in professional sports.
The New Argentina
They call her the Queen of El Plata. Charlatan checks in to the Four Seasons Buenos Aires and discovers the spiritual leader of the nation in South America's mecca of immigration.
Brave New World
Artificial Intelligence is replacing man with machines, cryptocurrency, and a universal basic income. Charlatan explores the dystopia and future of the Digital Age.
Brave New World
Artificial Intelligence is replacing man with machines, cryptocurrency, and a universal basic income. Charlatan explores the dystopia and future of the Digital Age.
The Danish Way
Denmark's wind and clean energy initatives are peaking the world's interest. Charlatan travels to Christiansborg Palace and discovers bipartisan politics driving technology & infrastructure in Copenhagen.
The God Particle
When scientists at CERN discovered the Higgs Boson, they learned that nothing is actually created or destroyed in particle physics. Charlatan explores this re-telling of the story of our creation.
The God Particle
When scientists at CERN discovered the Higgs Boson, they learned that nothing is actually created or destroyed in particle physics. Charlatan explores this re-telling of the story of our creation.
Thailand's Blue Wave
They're navigating the Old Guard, a Military Junta and ancient royal family. Charlatan embarks to Bangkok to explore the River of Kings, floating markets, jungle tours and Southeast Asia's blue wave of democracy.
The Artificial Tsar
The world has long ignored Russia's policy initiative to colonize the world — until now. Charlatan embarks to Moscow, St. Petersburg and the Kremlin in 2012 to examine their objective and endgame with imperialism.
The Artificial Tsar
The world has long ignored Russia's policy initiative to colonize the world — until now. Charlatan embarked to Moscow, St. Petersburg and the Kremlin in 2012 to examine their objective and endgame with imperialism.
The Feminine Mystique
After being expelled from the utopian Barbie Land for being less-than-perfect, Barbie and Ken are finally setting forth on a journey of self-discovery to the real world.
Universal Faith
A new generation has been called to serve a diverse and inclusive Church of England. Charlatan examines the collective religious foray toward Universal Faith.
Universal Faith
A new generation has been called to serve a diverse and inclusive Church of England. Charlatan examines the collective religious foray toward Universal Faith.
Indigenous Peoples' Day
It is the largest extermination of an indigenous people in history. Charlatan sits down with historian Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz to discuss the Removal Act, Trail of Tears, and "An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States."
The Arab Spring
A series of conflicts and civil wars have swept across North Africa. Charlatan examines the Libyan Revolution and discovers why simply deposing a dictator doesn't always ensure a democracy.
The Arab Spring
A series of conflicts and civil wars have swept across North Africa. Charlatan examines the Libyan Revolution and discovers why simply deposing a dictator doesn't always ensure a democracy.
China 2049
The best lens for clarifying the dynamics of the U.S-China relationship may be the Thucydides Trap. Charlatan examines the structural stress that occurs when a rising power threatens to displace a ruling nation.
Marriage Equality
The U.S. Supreme Court declares Same-Sex Marriage the new law of the land. Charlatan recalls how the Catholics, Mormons and Gays collided to create the New American Family.
Marriage Equality
The U.S. Supreme Court declares Same-Sex Marriage the new law of the land. Charlatan recalls how the Catholics, Mormons and Gays collided to create the New American Family.
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter (BLM) is an organized movement dedicated to non-violent civil disobedience in protest to police brutality. Charlatan examines the movement for freedom, liberation and justice.
Intersex Revolution
1 in every 1500 infants are born with ambiguous genitalia. Charlatan explores the new frontier for Civil Rights called The Transgender Revolution.
Intersex Revolution
1 in every 1500 infants are born with ambiguous genitalia. Charlatan explores the new frontier for Civil Rights called The Transgender Revolution.
Painkillers
Big Pharma promised pain relief. Nikola Tesla may have proffered a cure. Charlatan follows the Opioid Epidemic to technology's newest remedy for human suffering.
United Nations 2023
As politicians, policymakers, and peacekeepers file off at the United Nations, Charlatan examines the ethos of trust, solidarity and war.
United Nations 2023
As politicians, policymakers, and peacekeepers file off at the United Nations, Charlatan examines the ethos of trust, solidarity and war.
Extreme Weather 2023
It was the hottest year on earth. Charlatan examines the Anthropocene: a geological epoch created by man's impact on the Earth's geology and ecosystems.
The Pursuit of Fairness
As the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Affirmative Action on college campuses, Charlatan examines the effects of legacy on inclusion in American schools, and discovers a path of good citizenship
The Pursuit of Fairness
As the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Affirmative Action on college campuses, Charlatan examines the effects of legacy on inclusion in American schools, and discovers a path of good citizenship
Remembrance Day
As the United Kingdom and Commonwealth of Nations memorialize World War I, Charlatan examines the legacy of the Great War and learnt why we reap what we sow on Remembrance Day.
Holy War
Nearly 50 years to the day after the Yom Kippur War in 1973, Israel and Palastine are again at war. Charlatan examines the coup, talking points, casulties and future of the Israeli-Hamas War 2023.
Holy War
Nearly 50 years to the day after the Yom Kippur War in 1973, Israel and Palastine are again at war. Charlatan examines the coup, talking points, casulties and future of the Israeli-Hamas War 2023.
Super-Intelligence
Large Language Models are gradually moving toward a state of sentient consciousness. Charlatan examines Artificial General Intelligence, a universal basic income, and the symbiosis and future of man and his machines.
Make sense of the week's news. Charlatan reviews the world's show & message.
