Don’t Look Up. The Powerful are Afraid of the Working Class
Stop following their unspoken rule: “Don’t look up.” It’s time to bust out our secret weapon and fight. Elites don’t stand a chance against a unified working class.
Tag: GOVERNMENT
ICE’s 24/7 Social Media Monitoring Plan Threatens Privacy and Civic Engagement
When most people think about immigration enforcement, they picture border crossings and airport checkpoints. But the new front line may be your social media feed. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has published a request for information for private-sector contractors to launch a…
Our President, Donald Trump, is a Fascist
Donald Trump is a fascist. “It is predictable that, in returning to power, he will seek to change the system so that he can remain in power until death.”
Massive Federal Contracts, Enforcement Actions Against Trump’s Ballroom Donors
About the ballroom donors: “These are not random donations,” said Public Citizen. “It’s a clear-as-day effort to kiss up to the Trump administration.”
The Gaslighting of America: The Art of Making Us Doubt Our Reality
President Trump and members of his administration are engaged in the Gaslighting of America. This article explains what it is, how it’s used, and how to tell if someone is gaslighting you.
What You Should Know About Russ Vought, Trump’s Shadow President
Russ Vought is the architect of President Trump’s broader plan to fire civil servants, freeze government programs and dismantle entire agencies. Here are some key things to know about the D.C. insider who wants to take a hatchet to the federal government.
The limits of free speech protections in American broadcasting
As a media historian, I’m aware of the long-existing bipartisan enthusiasm for exploiting the fact that no First Amendment exists in American broadcasting.
License to kill: Trump’s extrajudicial executions
The United States has executed 21 people over the last month in targeted drone strikes off the coast of Venezuela.
People who want to destroy public schools are inside the Education Department
If the Education Department destroys public schools, it could result in an increase of religious and charter schools boosted by taxpayer dollars.
Listen: Why “TrumpRx” Might Not Save You Money
This podcast episode discusses issues with Trump’s prescription drug savings plan, an online government store called TrumpRx.
Big Brother is Watching: NSPM-7
A new directive to add Americans to a watchlist if they engage in behavior they’re calling indicators of political violence is called NSPM-7.
The United Police State of America
The lines between local, state, and federal law enforcement and the military have blurred.
Finland ends homelessness using Housing First concept
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. The reason: The country applies the “Housing First“ concept. Those affected by homelessness receive a small apartment and counselling – without any preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected thus make their way back into a stable life. All…
Can Bipartisan Support in Congress Save NOAA From White House Cuts?
Both House and Senate lawmakers have advanced bills rejecting the Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate climate research at the weather agency.
Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence
As a historian of the early republic, I believe that seeing this political violence in America as distinct “episodes” is wrong. Instead, they reflect a recurrent pattern.
Alex Karp Insists Palantir Doesn’t Spy on Americans. Here’s What He’s Not Saying.
Documents from Edward Snowden published by The Intercept in 2017 show the NSA’s use of Palantir technology.
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- Senate Republicans embrace Trump’s call – from his Florida golf course – to replace Obamacare November 8, 2025
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- Olivia Rodrigo condemns Trump administration’s use of her music for ‘racist, hateful propaganda’ November 8, 2025
- DHS head reportedly authorized purchase of 10 engineless Spirit Airlines planes that airline didn’t own November 8, 2025
- Palestinian American hails Virginia win: ‘You can be bold on the Gaza genocide and still be victorious’ November 8, 2025
- Zohran Mamdani’s win shows the power of mobilizing non-voters | Ben Davis November 8, 2025
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- Leftist and centrist Democrats won on Tuesday. So what’s the party’s lesson? | Dustin Guastella November 7, 2025
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