ICE/HSI Shooting Incidents (Jan 21, 2025–Jan 13, 2026)
This post summarizes major public reporting on shootings involving ICE agents (including Homeland...
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Author: Jack Hassard
Trump’s Lies: A Blueprint for Authoritarian Control
The rise of authoritarianism is gradual, rooted in the erosion of shared reality. Donald Trump’s second presidency organizes lies into a governing system impacting elections, race, economy, and foreign policy. By delegitimizing elections and framing dissenting views as conspiracies, he undermines democracy. Immigrants are portrayed as threats, while economic pain is redirected toward scapegoats. Foreign policy exaggerates threats to elevate the leader. Ultimately, these strategies foster acceptance of lies, eroding truth as loyalty takes precedence in governing.
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Inquiry 1.0: Shift from Diplomacy to Dominance: Trump’s Legacy—An Interview
The content is a fictional interview between Skyler Fusaro and former President Donald Trump set in the 2060s. It blends political satire with future-history, reflecting on Trump’s presidency’s impact on international relations and sovereignty. Trump discusses actions taken against Venezuela, Colombia, Greenland, and Cuba, asserting his belief in a deal-driven, business-like approach to governance. Fusaro critiques this perspective, suggesting it represents an imperial revival and a shift from diplomacy to dominance. The overarching theme questions the consequences of such a worldview on global order and legacy.
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Donald Trump and the Events of January 6: A Historical Reflection
What do some citizens want to forget? They want to forget what happened on January 6, 2021....
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Today, January 6, thousands of American terrorists attacked the United States Capitol. Right-wing hate groups participated in the attack. They incorrectly believed they were being patriotic by attacking the very center of the...
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