The 2026 midterms are closer than they seem—and the work to shape them starts now.
Join BigTentUSA on Monday, August 10 at 2:00 PM ET for a special Substack livestream conversation with The Existentialist Republic newsletter creator Christopher Armitage and The Lincoln Project founder Rick Wilson as they explore how everyday Americans can stay informed, engaged, and effective in the months leading up to the 2026 elections. From the biggest political stories dominating the headlines to the issues that matter most in our communities, this dynamic discussion will unpack what’s happening now, what’s at stake, and where each of us can make the greatest impact. The conversation will also respond directly to the most pressing news of the day, including the critical work of voter engagement and getting out the vote.
This event also marks the launch of BigTentUSA’s new partnership with Christopher Armitage, expanding opportunities for our community to take meaningful action together. Tune in live, join the conversation, and leave with practical ways to make a difference in the fight for democracy.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
Christopher Armitage is a former law enforcement officer with a background in national security. He now works as a public policy analyst, anti-authoritarian activist, and journalist. His work has been cited by Mother Jones, the Brookings Institute, and Thom Hartman.
Founder of The Lincoln Project, Rick Wilson is a renowned political strategist, an award-winning ad-maker and podcast host, writer, speaker, and political commentator who appears on MSNBC, CNN, ABC News, NPR, Real Time with Bill Maher, and various American and international news outlets. A 30-year veteran of national Republican politics, Rick got his start in the 1988 Presidential campaign of George Herbert Walker Bush and has produced groundbreaking and award-winning political advertising, strategic counsel to winning political candidates, SuperPACs, state parties, the national campaign committees, and corporate, association, and government clients across the nation and around the world. Rick has authored two New York Times bestsellers – “Everything Trump Touches Dies” and “Running Against The Devil – A Plot To Save America from Trump And Democrats From Themselves” – and often writes for the Byline Times, The Washington Post, Politico, Rolling Stone, The Hill, The Bulwark, and The London Spectator. Rick’s podcast also won the Best Political Podcast award at this year’s prestigious Webby Awards.
