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Five Months In: The Trumpocalypse Speedrun Nobody Asked For
Well, folks, we’ve done it. We’ve hit the five-month mark of the second Trump presidency, and let me just say: what an overachiever. Most administrations take years to reach full authoritarian collapse, but this one? We’re talking collapse by Memorial Day. If this presidency were a movie, it’d be Mad Max: Mar-a-Lago. Let’s start with
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Too Many Holidays, Says the Man Who Took Off MLK Day to Golf
Why Trump’s Juneteenth Tantrum Says the Quiet Part Out Loud It was Juneteenth — a day set aside to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans — when Donald J. Trump, never one to miss an opportunity to be tone-deaf in high definition, decided to grumble about there being “too many holidays.” I’ll pause so
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A World Holds Its Breath: Trump’s Perilous Iran Countdown
A clock ticks, not on a wall, but in the collective consciousness of a world holding its breath. It’s a temporal countdown, set by a single declaration, that hangs heavy over the Middle East and ripples outward to every corner of the globe. In a political landscape often defined by pronouncements and posturing, some statements
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The Unyielding Roar – Why Political Protest Is the Oxygen of Democracy
The streets rumble not with tanks, but with voices. The air, thick with the weight of civic discontent, carries a different kind of power. Across the nation, thousands of Americans recently participated in nationwide “No Kings” protests against President Trump’s policies, coinciding, quite pointedly, with a military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday. For
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The Unseen Hand – What the Supreme Court Is Doing While You’re Not Looking
Lately, the headlines often roar with the latest political dramas, the fiery pronouncements from the White House, or the contentious debates reverberating through the halls of Congress. These are the visible storms, the public performances that capture our immediate attention and define the daily news cycle. But beneath this roiling surface, often away from the
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Student Visa Pause – A Self-Inflicted Wound for America’s Future
The news that rippled through the higher education community this past week landed with the force of a sudden, unwelcome jolt: the U.S. government has paused student visa interviews. For colleges and universities across the nation, this decision immediately translated into chaos, confusion, and profound disruption. But for me, as someone who believes deeply in
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Borders and Belonging – How Other Countries Handle Immigration, and What the U.S. Could Learn
The world is in constant motion, a complex tapestry of human migration driven by aspiration, necessity, and often, profound desperation. Millions seek new homes, new opportunities, or refuge from conflict, creating a global phenomenon that tests national policies and societal compassion. Today, my thoughts turn to this fundamental aspect of our interconnected world: How Other
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The Erosion of Expertise: Why We Trust Influencers More Than Scientists
There was a time—not long ago—when having a degree, years of experience, and a peer-reviewed body of work meant something. When we turned to doctors for medical advice, climatologists for climate science, and historians to explain history. Now? We’re in an age where a TikToker with a ring light and a well-timed lip sync can
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The Unyielding Current – My Texas Roots and the Irreconcilable Chasm with MAGA
The air in Texas, particularly its vast, sun-drenched plains, often feels thick with unspoken stories and the deep resonance of tradition. It’s a landscape shaped by powerful forces, a strong independent streak, and for many, an unwavering allegiance to a particular political identity. I was born and raised in this very atmosphere, growing up surrounded
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Beyond the Screen: Why Reality TV Has Become Our Political Mirror
At some point over the last two decades, we stopped asking ourselves “What would Jefferson think?” and started asking, “Who’s getting voted off the island this week?” And honestly? I’m not sure there’s a difference anymore. Watching American politics in 2025 feels less like civic engagement and more like binge-watching a particularly unhinged season of