Gov-Politics

Navigating the fast-paced world of governance and power, our gov-politics section delivers informed analysis and nuanced reporting. We explore policies, people, and the shifting dynamics that define today’s political landscape.

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Gov-Politics Archive

American University Scholar Argues It’s Time For the World to Boycott the United States

The world should boycott the United States, which has long positioned itself as the arbiter of international order — imposing…

10 Warning Signs of Fascism: Is democracy being dismantled?

What began as a list of warning signs has become a detailed list of what the Trump regime has done…

Presidential gaslighting: Welcome to the Ministry of “Actually, That Didn’t Happen.”

An exploration of presidential gaslighting in the Year of Our Democracy, 2025.

Money in politics: The Supreme Court decisions that allowed “bribing” of politicians

Two Supreme Court decisions in particular have had major affects on one of the common goals of the Progressive movement—Money…

Freedom Trucks: Taxpayer-funded propaganda rolling into your community

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of America, the Trump administration has mobilized Freedom Trucks, mobile museums that carry PragerU…

Deep State of mind: From 4chan s**tposts to mass political violence | A Resist Hate deep-dive into QAnon

QAnon originated on the internet message boards of 4chan. As it merged into mainstream politics, believers embraced a dark desire…

Raskin calls unredacted Epstein files “gruesome and grim”

Jamie Raskin was one of the first members of Congress to view the unredacted Epstein files at the DOJ. He…

Ghislaine Maxwell testimony a bust—invoked Fifth Amendment, offered answers in exchange for clemency

Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth Amendment—then offered to talk only if President Trump grants her clemency.

Tulsi Gabbard’s spy agency examined voting machines in Puerto Rico — And Democrats are sounding the alarm

U.S. intelligence agencies have historically been prohibited from taking a leading role in domestic matters, including elections.

Keeper of the Flame warns Americans from 1942 (and my conspiracy theory)

In a scene from the 1942 film, Keeper of the Flame, a detailed plan to destroy democracy from the inside…

Whispers of freedom: Life under “Thought Police” control

This is the story of life in a post-free speech America with the new federal “Thought Police” Department.

From democracy to police state: How it happens (and why it feels familiar)

When leaders call opponents “enemies” and due process an inconvenience, democracy is in danger. A hard look at how rhetoric,…