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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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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The Slow Erosion of Democracy: A Perspective from the Future
In a reflective letter from the future, Skyler Fusaro discusses the subtle deterioration of democracy, emphasizing how it eroded rather than succumbed to violent upheavals. She appreciates historical writing from the past, noting that while predictions were scarce, documentation of gradual changes was vital. Fusaro examines how the normalization of cruelty, the performance aspect of power, and the manipulation of truth contributed to this decline. Ultimately, she asserts the importance of preserving records and conscience, highlighting that remembrance is essential for a future restoration of democracy.
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Can a U.S. President do This?
This morning, Donald J. Trump claimed that the United States carried out a large-scale strike...
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The Erosion of Democracy in 2025: A Year in Review
This is a review of what I wrote on my blog and Substack In 2025. I transitioned from documenting politics to observing the erosion of democratic principles amidst Trump’s second term. Through over 300 pages of essays, my posts highlighted the gradual decay of truth, the rise of authoritarianism, and the weaponization of neutrality. The fictional correspondent, Skyler Fusaro, served as a reminder of memory’s importance and civic resistance. The year illustrated a struggle against forgetting, emphasizing that preservation of history and truth is crucial for democracy’s survival.
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Revisiting DEI Under Trump: Lessons from the Past
In a reflection on the concept of “neutrality” during the Trump administration, Jack HassardSkyler Fusaro, writing in 2060, critiques efforts to sanitize American history by removing “divisive” narratives, particularly concerning Indigenous peoples and slavery. National parks were instructed to promote “neutral” stories, which favored white perspectives. This led to a generation growing up unaware of inequality. The restoration of Ocmulgee National Park in Georgia is highlighted as a reclaiming of truth. The underlying tension remains between remembrance and the urge to rewrite the past.
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The Importance of Truth in Democracy
The speech reflected a troubling pattern of exaggeration and denial from leadership, leading to a disconnect with public concern. Polls indicate growing economic worries and declining confidence in the president. Truth is essential for democracy, as distorted narratives weaken trust and accountability. Citizens must persistently uphold evidence and engage in informed discussions to resist dishonesty, drawing lessons from history where democracies failed. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of truth for a functioning democracy.
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