Analysis

  • How Trump Turned the Presidency Into a Cash Machine

    David Frum

    The Atlantic

    "It is corruption and self dealing on a scale that we've never seen in American history."

    Published On: 05/07/2025

  • Kari Lake Hands VOA’s Global Reach to Pro-Trump OAN

    Justin Baragona

    The Independent

    “Congress mandated VOA to report reliable and authoritative news, not outsource its journalism to outlets aligned with the president's agenda.”

    Published On: 05/07/2025

  • Spyware Giant NSO Dealt Historic Blow in WhatsApp Case

    Dan Goodin

    arstechnica

    “Turns out regular people don't like companies that help dictators hack dissidents.”

    Published On: 05/07/2025

  • CBP Interrogated Hasan Piker Over His Political Views

    Taylor Lorenz

    usermag.com

    Piker's detention occurs against a backdrop of increasing scrutiny of political activists and commentators, especially those who challenge the administration’s policies on Israel.

    Published On: 05/07/2025

  • Gaza’s Dying Under Blockade, Bombs, and Starvation

    John Feffer

    Institute for Policy Studies

    Netanyahu is about to escalate, yet again, his war crimes in Gaza.

    Published On: 05/07/2025

  • Trump’s Blueprint to Nullify Your Vote

    Ross Rosenfeld

    The New Republic

    With Trump’s help, Republicans across the country are sowing doubt about next year’s congressional elections—and gearing up for 2028.

    Published On: 05/06/2025

  • How Duterte Turned Facebook Into an Autocracy Machine

    Scot Nakagawa

    The Anti-Authoritarian Playbook

    Lessons from Duterte's Philippines for the United States.

    Published On: 05/06/2025

  • Journalist Escapes Russia’s Grip With RSF’s Help

    RSF

    Reporters Without Borders

    Exhausted but free, Ekaterina Barabash recounted her escape from the Russian authorities, who put her on their wanted list as she faced up to ten years in prison.

    Published On: 05/05/2025

  • Federal Judges Push Back Against Trump’s Power Grab

    Steven Beschloss

    America, America

    While Trump despicably denies his duty to uphold the Constitution, let's take strength from judges who oppose his regime's illegal actions.

    Published On: 05/05/2025

  • Trump’s Ethics Pledge Collapses in Qatar Deal

    Judd Legum

    Popular Information

    The Trump Organization has announced new developments in the UAE, Qatar, India and Vietnam. But none in the United States.

    Published On: 05/05/2025

  • El-Sayed’s Blueprint to Beat Trumpism From the Left

    Anand Giridharadas

    The.Ink

    Some reflections on Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s playbook for a post-Trump America

    Published On: 05/05/2025

  • How Trump Is Weaponizing the Arts Against Democracy

    Dana Liebelson

    The New Republic

    The president and his allies want to use institutions like the Kennedy Center and the National Endowment for the Arts to challenge the left’s cultural power.

    Published On: 05/04/2025

  • The Pentagon’s AI Propaganda and the Fingers Test

    Steve Schmidt

    https://steveschmidt.substack.com

    Yesterday, the United States Department of Defense released an AI-generated image venerating the leadership and strength of Pete Hegseth. Of course, there were problems, including the three fingers on one hand, but it doesn’t really matter how many fingers there are because the Party will tell you how many there are.

    Published On: 05/03/2025

  • Miller as NSA: A Blueprint for Authoritarian Rule

    Closer to the Edge

    https://closertotheedge.substack.com

    Miller’s worldview is binary: loyal or enemy. He doesn’t understand diplomacy, nuance, or restraint. He understands retribution.

    Published On: 05/03/2025

  • Tariffs Are Emptying Ports and Killing Jobs Fast

    Timothy Noah

    The New Republic

    It’s already in Seattle. It will now travel east.

    Published On: 05/03/2025

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