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Tariffs Were Never Meant to Transform America
Tariffs Were Never Meant to Transform America
Analyzing the U.S.-China trade deal through Trump’s zero-sum worldview, and what it means for future trade deals
John Polonis
May 13
Biden Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Amid “Cover-Up” Allegations
Biden Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Amid “Cover-Up” Allegations
What the media got wrong about Biden’s health
Isaac Saul
May 19
The Climate Lie: How Both Parties Failed the Planet While China Passed Us By
The Climate Lie: How Both Parties Failed the Planet While China Passed Us By
Both parties lied — one denied, one exploited, and somewhere in between, we lost our shot at leading the climate revolution
Travis Warren Sr.
May 20
The American Dream Was Never a Straight Line
The American Dream Was Never a Straight Line
Losing sight of the big picture has made us vulnerable to manipulation by politicians and big money
Dick Dowdell
May 20
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This Is Why the Left in American Politics Is Called ‘Radical’ — And Why No One Says ‘Radical Right’
This Is Why the Left in American Politics Is Called ‘Radical’ — And Why No One Says ‘Radical Right’
The Right storms the Capitol. The Left wants healthcare. Guess who’s called extreme?
Shaant
May 6
These Forgotten WW1 and WW2 Facts Prove War Was Always Stranger, Messier, and More Human
These Forgotten WW1 and WW2 Facts Prove War Was Always Stranger, Messier, and More Human
Most people only know the clean version of war. These strange truths will change your view forever.
Shaant
Apr 28
What Does DEI Mean and Why Are People So Mad About It?
What Does DEI Mean and Why Are People So Mad About It?
Those who oppose diversity usually have the most to lose
Maria Cassano
Feb 1
Putin’s Noble Quest to Reclaim Alaska for Mother Russia
Putin’s Noble Quest to Reclaim Alaska for Mother Russia
Why don’t those warmongering Alaskans want peace?
Dick Dowdell
Apr 24
Without a Level Playing Field the Free Market Is a Myth
Without a Level Playing Field the Free Market Is a Myth
Why wealth concentration and political capture are making Milton Friedman’s ideal unachievable
Dick Dowdell
May 7
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Learned Helplessness: The Motion Picture
Learned Helplessness: The Motion Picture
How do we resist drinking from the firehose?
Eric Winick
May 20
The Department of Defending Trump
The Department of Defending Trump
How Identity, Loyalty, and a Changing GOP Fuel Unwavering Support for Donald Trump
Mario Rozario
May 19
Selling the Presidency for a Plane
Selling the Presidency for a Plane
Trump’s acceptance of a luxury 747 from Qatar isn’t just corrupt — it’s a loyalty test for a broken nation.
Dick Dowdell
May 19
Beyond the Vale: Kashmir and a Long Story of Human Suffering
Beyond the Vale: Kashmir and a Long Story of Human Suffering
A land divided; a future more uncertain than ever
Anish Bhattacharyya
May 19
Trump Didn’t Invent Protectionism — He Just Made It Toxic
Trump Didn’t Invent Protectionism — He Just Made It Toxic
Democrats must reclaim economic self-determination without the demagoguery
Dick Dowdell
May 16
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