Thom Hartmann discusses how brutal U.S. detention sites like "Alligator Alcatraz" signal the creeping normalization of authoritarian tyranny.

The Heritage Foundation quietly released Project 2026, a nine-page agenda described as an even more extreme sequel to Project 2025.

FBI arrests alleged Jan. 6 pipe bomber nearly five years later using evidence they had all along since 2021.

Billionaire-funded libertarian colony in Honduras—complete with $11 billion lawsuit—lurks behind Trump's cocaine trafficker pardon.

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Chris Hedges argues that America is now a banana republic. He compares the Trump presidency to corrupt Latin American dictatorships, citing decaying institutions and a cult of personality.

The Left Hook by Wajahat Ali & Allison Gill criticizes centrist Democrats for caving to end the shutdown over a dubious ACA subsidy promise.

Utah plans a $100M "homeless campus" near the airport, tied to a Trump administration order. It's pitched as a national pilot but faces fierce opposition over its controversial civil commitment beds.

Researcher Matthew Pearce warns the United States may already be nearing the final stages of genocide, drawing on Dr. Gregory Stanton’s Ten Stages framework to assess rising dehumanization, persecution, and denial across American political and social life.

New filing argues Trump’s NSPM-7 and DOJ commentary taint the Luigi Mangione case, blurring law enforcement with politics. With state terrorism counts dismissed, defense seeks discovery on lobbying and coordination that could undercut a federal death-penalty push.

Vote Yes on Prop 50! Prop 50 is a temporary, voter-approved safeguard that counters Republican gerrymandering in other states, protects California’s voice in Congress, and preserves the state’s independent redistricting system for the long term.

Jeff Bezos has pledged to donate most of his vast fortune, but giving away such a large amount of money effectively is proving to be a challenge for him.

Jay Kuo dissects JD Vance’s weekend interviews, challenging claims on federal layoffs, crime, the Insurrection Act, and Tom Homan. A concise look at rhetoric versus records in the GOP’s post-Trump positioning.

Amazon's Prime Day faces federal fraud lawsuit alleging fake discounts and misleading sales—yet major media outlets promoting the deals haven't covered the story.

Article questions whether ICE raids target gang members or benefit property investors with Trump administration connections through suspect real estate dealings.

Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church, pleaded guilty to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child. Morris received a 10-year suspended sentence; he will serve the first six months in jail and serve probation for the remainder. The hypocrisy and injustice makes me grind my teeth.

An essay on who is allowed full humanity in America, using reactions to Charlie Kirk’s killing and school shootings to examine supremacy, media framing, and the politics that decide which deaths are unacceptable and which are treated as costs.

How Nazi propagandists turned Horst Wessel into a mobilizing martyr, and why similar mythmaking shapes U.S. extremist politics today. A historical lens on disinformation, deification, and the risks of weaponized grief.

Democrats can counter Trump’s dominance not by mimicking his personality cult but by building a visible shadow cabinet, showcasing a coalition of leaders who project strength, charisma, and readiness to govern.

A critique of tech leaders’ White House dinner with Trump, drawing parallels to fascist-era bargains where symbolic loyalty evolved into state leverage, patronage, and surveillance alignment.

Shelley’s Ozymandias frames a warning for the present: Trump and Vance consume institutions without creating alternatives. Resistance, the author argues, is both patriotic and constructive, the essential labor for sustaining the republic beyond vanity and destruction.

The IRS wants Americans to weigh in on Direct File, the agency's free tax filing program. We already know Direct File has been widely popular and successful. The program could save Americans billions annually between filing fees and time costs. www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs...

Acts of terror have repeatedly shifted security priorities away from countering espionage, leaving democracies vulnerable to disinformation and foreign influence operations that thrive when attention is diverted.

The piece depicts Gaza’s devastation as not only mass suffering but also the deliberate erasure of centuries of history and culture, warning that denying truth corrodes society and makes genuine reconciliation impossible.

This essay examines “sadopopulism,” the strategy of inflicting pain as a governing ethos, tracing its roots in fascist history and its use in Trump’s immigration policies while highlighting how public opinion and empathy remain powerful counterforces.

A newly surfaced whistleblower account describes an NSA-authorized forensic audit of the 2024 election, detailing classified methods, agency coordination, and disputes over mail-in voting while situating Trump’s opposition within a broader history of election security conflicts.

Trump’s Alaska meeting with Putin marks the far edge of a foreign policy built on fantasy, offering concessions without results while Russia continues its war in Ukraine.

Stephen Miller falsely claimed iconic U.S. landmarks like the Empire State Building were built only by “real Americans,” yet Mohawk Skywalkers—Haudenosaunee ironworkers—played a crucial role in their construction, defying his whitewashed version of history.

Boston Consulting Group designed a Gaza aid system linked to mass civilian deaths and produced relocation plans for Palestinians, prompting condemnation, resignations, and severed partnerships from major humanitarian organizations.

Israeli forces have killed Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif in Gaza during a raid on a school sheltering displaced people, drawing condemnation from media organizations and human rights groups. open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...

Former CIA operative Adam Zarnowski reveals details of an NSA-authorized audit of the 2024 election, alleging election manipulation involving ES\&S voting machines and compromised oversight—highlighting serious vulnerabilities in U.S. election infrastructure and calling for urgent scrutiny.

How privileged voices can either reflect hope or obscure it, and why centering despair helps maintain the systems we claim to oppose. Part two of A.R. Moxon’s reflection on light, darkness, and moral responsibility.

Comedians like Colbert and O’Donnell are speaking plainly about election integrity while official channels stay silent. This piece argues the crisis isn’t just political—it’s systemic, and artists are leading where institutions won’t.

An analysis exploring parallels between personality cults and authoritarian dynamics, highlighting patterns evident in historical examples and recent developments surrounding figures like Trump and Epstein. Insights delve into social psychology and political manipulation.

Breaks down ten key details that may shed light on the ties between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on evidence emerging from the Mar-a-Lago case.

This article examines Rosie O'Donnell's public criticism of Donald Trump as an unintended "authoritarian test," highlighting how societies react when leaders target individuals. It explores implications for democracy when authoritarian behaviors are normalized or resisted.

A meditation on the paradoxes of secret law, public authority, and forbidden speech, weaving together the proscription of protest groups, ancient legal traditions, and the elusive boundaries of what can be said in society.

Chris Hedges explores the intersections between Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and entrenched power structures, examining how elite networks operate and persist beyond individual scandals and public scrutiny.

Statistical analysis of the 2024 presidential election reveals extreme anomalies: 88 counties flipped uniformly red, zero blue, and swing states fell just above recount thresholds. Experts question these improbable patterns, suggesting potential manipulation through compromised voting systems.

Sanctioned by the US for her work on Gaza, UN expert Francesca Albanese is at the center of a global fight over war crimes, corporate complicity and the future of international law.

Historian Timothy Snyder discusses the ethical and historical dangers of normalizing concentration camp labor in the U.S., highlighting corporate responsibility, historical parallels, and the urgent need for clear ethical boundaries to prevent complicity in human rights abuses.

The Supreme Court’s latest ruling expands executive power to deport migrants to third countries, bypassing due process. Thom Hartmann examines the legal and historical implications of outsourcing cruelty beyond U.S. borders.

As Mamdani gains ground, elites close ranks around Cuomo. Sexton explores how power clings on by betting we won’t remember who they really are.

As tensions escalate into direct military action, Spencer Ackerman examines Trump's decision to bomb nuclear sites in Iran, tracing America's decades-long conflict back to 1953. A pointed critique exploring the absence of genuine antiwar voices in American politics today.

Kristi Noem's threats to remove elected officials in California reflect a strategy common among authoritarian leaders abroad. Comparing actions in the U.S. to patterns in Turkey, Russia, and El Salvador highlights concerns about democratic erosion and political power consolidation.