Essays

The Second Greatest Threat to Democracy

Neoliberalism brought us to the brink. It won’t bring us back.

Jun 19 •

How to Live Under Authoritarianism

And Protect the People You Love

Apr 19 •

What Does Trump Believe?

When cruelty is the goal.

Apr 11 •

The F Word We're Afraid to Say

We must call fascism what it is, because we cannot resist what we refuse to name.

Apr 4 •

10 Terrifying Economic Numbers

This economy held up by American workers and consumers. Trump's tariffs and trade wars could be the last straw.

Mar 30 •

Álio Cienfuegos

When Malice Meets Incompetence

The Danger Behind the DefSec Signal Lead. How JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, Steven Miller displayed a dark ambition, all while acting…

Mar 25 •

10 Devastating Impacts of the Budget Bill

Critics have called it a "power grab" by Trump. The Continuing Resolution (CR) grants the executive branch more power over where to spend money and cuts…

Mar 16 •

Should Schumer and Jeffries Be Replaced? Reader Poll 🗳️

A Leadership Crisis in the Democratic Party Threatens The Future of The Republic

Mar 14 •

Reclaiming Reason

Part 2 of Cognitive Dissonance and the Death of Democracy: How we fight against doublethink, propaganda, and fascist authoritarian power.

Mar 13 •

Cognitive Dissonance & the Death of Democracy: How Blurring Reality Erases Guardrails

How people justify the unjustifiable, why logic fails in the face of propaganda, and what must be done before it’s too late.

Mar 9 •

Ubuntu and Billionaire Giving: Toward Redistribution and Shared Power

From Wealth Hoarding to Wealth Sharing: Can Ubuntu Challenge the Billionaire Class?

Mar 8 •

Pete Buttigieg Is Wrong About DEI—And Democrats Must Stop Giving Cover to GOP Attacks

One of the best communicators in the Democratic Party got DEI wrong. If we fail to get it right, the consequences could be dire.

Feb 28 •

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