The Use of Violence to Control Society in Fascist Governments
Fascist governments throughout history have used violence to control society and crush dissent. These historical examples are eerily similar to…
Electric vehicles: A driving force to save our planet
Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a promising solution to mitigate the environmental impact of traditional gasoline-powered cars.
Best History of Venezuela (and Exxon) Lesson Ever
TikTok user unlearn16—and her chalkboard—present a history of Venezuela explainer.
How the shutdown broke America’s food chain — and what happens next
Cash-strapped farmers, gaps in the public safety net, and food inspection backlogs could reshape who eats what in the years…
Food Waste: The Climate Solution Sitting in Your Trash Can
Cutting food waste is a huge potential climate win. Why are we ignoring it?
10 effective things you can do after a pro-democracy protest
A non-political pro-democracy movement is urgently needed. It’s about every American—united—to protect the Constitution, freedom, and rule of law. Once…
Posse Comitatus Act Explained: Because who doesn’t love a good history lesson while watching tanks roll by?
This article looks at the details of both the Posse Comitatus Act and the Insurrection Act, their historical context, key…
Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety
Early data analyses after bail reform (Illinois eliminated cash bail in September 2023) show that jail populations declined with no…
The Epstein Files Scandal: Overview and Explainer
Trump is caught up in the Epstein files scandal. One of the world’s most notorious sex traffickers, Jeffrey Epstein, had…
President Trump’s Battle With Federal Courts, Explained
The reasons why some courts have multiple judges and others have a single judge can be confusing. Here’s a guide…
These Ukrainian Women Bonded After Fleeing War. The U.S. May Send Them Back.
As changes to parole programs leave them in limbo, women working for organizations helping immigrants and refugees are worried about…
What is a Constitutional Crisis? Are We in One?
History offers invaluable lessons about surviving constitutional crises. One takeaway is the importance of adherence to democratic norms and the…
