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The Foxes Guarding the Henhouse: Elon Musk’s DOGE-Eyed Vision for “Government Efficiency”

The Foxes Guarding the Henhouse: Elon Musk’s DOGE-Eyed Vision for “Government Efficiency”

Musk’s ‘government efficiency’ vision undermines business accountability. Echoing the Robber Baron Age, it jeopardizes safeguards like liability laws, reminiscent of the 1889 dam failure that killed 2,000. Powerful elites may again escape accountability, harming Americans.

The Delicate Balance of Power: A Warning from History

The Delicate Balance of Power: A Warning from History

Trump’s tweet demanding Senate concessions sparks concern over erosion of checks and balances. We examine the founding principles, threatened branches, and urge elected reps to defend the Constitution’s delicate power balance.

The “Coup” Cry: Hypocrisy and Misdirection from Familiar Voices

The “Coup” Cry: Hypocrisy and Misdirection from Familiar Voices

Tucker Carlson & Laura Loomer’s outrage over Senate leadership elections hides hypocrisy. Recall McConnell’s double standard on Supreme Court appointments & Carlson’s troubled past. Misinformation threatens democracy, not routine leadership votes. Verify, Contextualize, Hold Accountable.

Trump Taps Insiders’ Insider: What Susie Wiles’ Appointment as Chief of Staff Reveals About the Second Trump Administration

Trump Taps Insiders’ Insider: What Susie Wiles’ Appointment as Chief of Staff Reveals About the Second Trump Administration

Trump’s New Chief of Staff: Susie Wiles Experienced campaign manager, not policy expert, to lead White House. Signals focus on partisan politics over bipartisan governance, raising concerns about ethics, transparency, and policy decisions in Trump’s second administration.

The Sound of Silence: How Democrats’ Failed Messaging Handed Trump a Second Term

The Sound of Silence: How Democrats’ Failed Messaging Handed Trump a Second Term

The election outcome reveals a hard truth. Our hope that love & kindness would defeat divisiveness was overly optimistic. To reclaim our rights, we must get ‘pissed off’, fight back with strategic vigor, and meet people where they are.

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Tarrifs are Coming

President Trump's tariffs may cost American households over $4,000/year. Experts warn of higher prices, reduced economic growth & job losses. Despite this, Trump remains committed to tariffs as a means to protect American jobs & industries, a flawed approach that may harm the economy & consumers.