Elon Musk’s & Donald Trump’s Illegal Reshaping of America’s Future
A New Era of Power and Innovation The Gathering of Fraudsters That Could Change Everything On a...
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Author: Jack Hassard
The Rise of Authoritarianism: Insights from Ruth Ben-Ghiat
The first two weeks of felon Trump’s term has been horrendous. If you haven’t read any thing by Ruth Ben-Ghiat, I hope this article by her will give you some solace. Her work is crucial for understanding autocratic and fascist dynamics in the United States. Her Substack site, Lucid, and her recent book, Strongmen, are especially valuable. What follows is today’s Substack post.
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Seeking Mercy: A Call from Bishop Budde to President Trump
I don’t know about you. Washington Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde’s sermon moved me. It was delivered at the Washington National Cathedral’s Service of Prayer for the Nation.
She directed the words spoken at the end of her sermon to Donald Trump. We call it the “Seeking Mercy Semon.”
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2025 LA Fires: Understanding Causes and Consequences
The post that follows was written 4 years ago. That year, wildfires ravaged Australia and the western United States, especially California. On January 7th, 2025, at least 23 catastrophic fires broke out in Los Angeles County. These fires were intense due to low humidity. There were arid conditions. Powerful Santa Ana winds reached hurricane force, exceeding 80-100 miles per hour. Two fires, the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades and the Eaton Fire in Altadena, have caused the most damage. The map shown here is an overview of the significant fires in the Greater Los Angeles area.
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First Felon
On December 20th, Donald Trump faced Judge Juan Merchan in a sentencing hearing. The hearing...
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