Toxic Elements & Impacts of Trump’s Bill
“It’s the most hated bill passed by the Senate in the U.S. since the 1990s.\ The...
Read MorePosted by Jack Hassard | Jul 5, 2025 | Autocracy, Politics
“It’s the most hated bill passed by the Senate in the U.S. since the 1990s.\ The...
Read MorePosted by Jack Hassard | Jul 4, 2025 | Liberalism, Politics
The Trump Files details a presidency that sought to undermine democratic norms and promote division, exemplified by inhumane immigration policies. The author’s lifelong commitment to humanistic psychology emphasizes empathy, dialogue, and transformative education, as seen in the Global Thinking Project. This initiative highlights the importance of cooperation and human connection in resisting authoritarianism.
Posted by Jack Hassard | Jun 14, 2025 | Autocracy, Democracy
Critics perceive Trump’s proposed military parade as a troubling shift toward authoritarianism, aligning with significant deployments. Concerns about politicizing the military and executive overreach reflect a broader pattern of democratic erosion. Despite protests and bipartisan disapproval, vigilance is essential to maintain robust democratic institutions amid rising centralization and spectacle in politics.
Posted by Jack Hassard | Jun 13, 2025 | Autocracy, Democracy, Immigration
On June 10, 2025, President Donald Trump ordered the federalization of the California National Guard. He deployed 600 to 800 U.S. Marines to Los Angeles in response to mass protests against his immigration and deportation policies. These protests were sparked by the expansion of immigration raids. Family detentions also fueled them. They reflect a growing public resistance to what many consider a cruel and racialized enforcement regime. The federal militarization of domestic protests raises deeper questions about constitutional rights. It prompts concerns about federal overreach. This act also highlights the creeping shadow of authoritarianism in American life.
Posted by Jack Hassard | Jun 11, 2025 | Immigration, Racism, Resistance Movement
The President of the United States is sending stormtroopers into American cities. Without any invitation or consent of the governor of Oregon or the mayor of Portland, hundreds of camouflaged armed troops have used force against legal protestors. The protestors are not breaking the law by protesting police brutality and the unequal treatment of people of color. These stormtroopers are not there to help local law enforcement, but instead use aggressive force against protestors.
