Author: Jack Hassard

We’ve Become a Different Country: Minneapolis is an Occupation

We’ve Become a Different Country: Minneapolis is an Occupation

Posted by | Jan 18, 2026 |

For years, the political justification for aggressive ICE operations has been the same. The agency is supposedly focused on removing the “worst of the worst.” These are violent criminals who endanger American communities.

But independent data analysis of ICE detention and enforcement patterns repeatedly shows something else. The majority of people detained by ICE do not have violent crime convictions. Also, large numbers have no criminal convictions at all.

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Renee Good’s Death Is a Story About Fear — and What We’re Willing to Do to Each Other

Renee Good’s Death Is a Story About Fear — and What We’re Willing to Do to Each Other

Posted by | Jan 15, 2026 |

Renee Nicole Good was a mother of three, a poet, a neighbor, a human being whose life was cut short on a Minneapolis street by a federal agent’s bullet

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Trump’s Lies: A Blueprint for Authoritarian Control

Trump’s Lies: A Blueprint for Authoritarian Control

Posted by | Jan 12, 2026 |

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

Inquiry 1.0: Shift from Diplomacy to Dominance: Trump’s Legacy—An Interview

Posted by | Jan 9, 2026 | ,

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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