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Margaret Mayakovsky

Congress & Legislative Promises

Margaret Mayakovsky writes Democrawonk’s congressional satire, following the gap between what lawmakers promise and what they actually pass. Hearings, floor speeches, and procedural excuses all get a turn under the microscope. She reads the fine print so Congress can pretend it did.

Articles By Margaret Mayakovsky

106 published articles

Democrawonk — A utility executive cuts a ribbon on a capped unused pipe beside an electric kitchen and a mountain of avoidance paperwork.

The Gas Pipe Has A More Reliable Funding Plan Than Your Kitchen

PoliticsOctober 21, 2026 at 9:14 AM EDTBy Margaret Mayakovsky

California is considering whether not needing a pipe is a good reason not to replace it.

Democrawonk — Trump presents a Golden Age sign while JD Vance kneels with a wrench beside its unfinished support.

The Golden Age Is Closed For Improvements

PoliticsOctober 21, 2026 at 6:12 AM EDTBy Margaret Mayakovsky

Trump declares economic perfection while Vance explains the remaining work. The golden age apparently has a delivery date.

Democrawonk — A dollar-sign character fills a wide PUBLIC MONEY doorway at a research institute while a question mark peers into a much smaller PUBLIC QUESTIONS doorway.

Public Money Fits The Institute. Public Questions Need Alterations.

PoliticsOctober 20, 2026 at 9:31 PM EDTBy Margaret Mayakovsky

California’s research-bond proposal has room for $4.2 billion and a narrower fit for public access.

Democrawonk — A caricature of Trump displays a huge blank scroll headed FOREVER while a pen lies unused on the lectern.

Trump’s Permanent Law Still Needs Some Words

PoliticsOctober 20, 2026 at 9:20 PM EDTBy Margaret Mayakovsky

The president has settled what every future president may do. Someone still has to write the bill.

Democrawonk — An America First megaphone projects a No New Wars banner while a pink cork labeled Private Objections plugs its mouthpiece.

America First Has A Private Comments Section

PoliticsOctober 20, 2026 at 5:16 PM EDTBy Margaret Mayakovsky

The promise was public. The reported objection to the war comes with source protection.