Author: Jack Hassard

Project 2025: Potential Scenarios for America’s Future

Project 2025: Potential Scenarios for America’s Future

Posted by | Oct 7, 2025 |

Project 2025 is a political initiative, chiefly created by the Heritage Foundation, aiming to fortify executive powers under a Trump-aligned government. Critics fear it poses a threat to democracy, as it seeks to dismantle checks and balances, centralize power, and politicize law enforcement agencies like the DOJ and FBI. Trump’s administration has taken steps to weaken dissenting voices, use military forces in cities, and implement aggressive immigration policies while fostering an environment where civil liberties and democratic norms are at risk. The future remains uncertain amid ongoing legal battles and strong public opposition.

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Impact of the 2025 US Government Shutdown on Science & Medical Research

Impact of the 2025 US Government Shutdown on Science & Medical Research

Posted by | Oct 5, 2025 |

The U.S. government shutdown starting October 1, 2025, has severe consequences for science, research, and public health. Significant federal agencies, including NASA and NIH, have suspended operations, leading to halted research and mass layoffs. This disruption threatens scientific projects, institutional knowledge, and workforce stability. Delays in federal funding and grant processes jeopardize innovation and public health efforts, while eroding morale within the scientific community. The situation presents a critical opportunity for Congress to counter executive overreach, but its resolution remains uncertain.

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“The Silence of Crucial Data Before the Storm”

“The Silence of Crucial Data Before the Storm”

Posted by | Oct 4, 2025 |

In a reflective letter from April 2063, Skyler recounts a period when crucial data ceased to be available due to government actions under Trump’s leadership, resulting in a weakening of civic discourse and a loss of shared reality. The once-reliable Bureau of Labor Statistics dashboard, along with other vital data sources, went dark, leading to confusion and misinformation. Skyler emphasizes the importance of data in democracy and warns against the erosion of truth, advocating for the need to reconstruct both institutions and the capacity to understand societal issues.

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A Letter from Skyler F. about The ICE Generation

A Letter from Skyler F. about The ICE Generation

Posted by | Sep 30, 2025 | ,

In a letter dated September 18, 2063, Skyler Fusaro reflects on how democracy in the U.S. notoriously unraveled not through overt conflict but through insidious bureaucratic measures. She identifies the summer of 2025 as a pivotal moment when Trump’s administration significantly increased ICE’s budget and recruitment, transforming it into a dominant force for domestic control. While the nation reacted apathetically to this expansion, the consequences became apparent two months later when communities faced aggressive sweeps, leading to widespread fear. Skyler warns that authoritarianism can infiltrate society quietly, disguised as administrative development.

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The Evolution of NSF: From Independence to Political Capture

The Evolution of NSF: From Independence to Political Capture

Posted by | Sep 27, 2025 | ,

Vannevar Bush’s vision for independent federal funding of basic research, outlined in his 1945 report, led to the creation of the National Science Foundation (NSF). However, under Trump, NSF faced political capture, with funding decisions influenced by party agendas, undermining its mission to promote unfettered scientific inquiry. This shift endangers both science and democracy.

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