Gavin Newsom isn't the inevitable 2028 Democratic nominee — he's not even leading in polls. Liberals and leftists should stop treating him as a done deal and unite around better options.

A new Nature study finds X's "For You" algorithm nudges users toward more conservative views, boosting right-leaning content and pro-Russia sentiment — with effects that persist even after switching feeds.

Children detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center share their stories through heartfelt letters and drawings, revealing the emotional and physical toll of long-term detention on young lives and families.

Investigative reporter Heidi Siegmund Cuda examines allegations that the Department of Homeland Security is overpaying for real estate linked to Russian oligarchs, exploring historical ties between U.S. agencies and organized crime.

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Zeteo documents seven occasions where conservatives praised armed protesters, from Kyle Rittenhouse to January 6 rioters, contrasting sharply with current GOP criticism of Alex Pretti for carrying a legally permitted firearm at a Minneapolis protest before his fatal shooting by federal agents.

Writer A.R. Moxon reflects on recent ICE killings in Minneapolis, arguing that liberation from tyranny frees both victims and oppressors. He explores resistance methods, from appeals to solidarity to force, emphasizing that protecting communities from violent abuse isn't equivalent to committing it.

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Leighton Woodhouse argues America is developing a "dual state" where normal laws apply to most people, but ICE operations in Minneapolis reveal an arbitrary "prerogative state" where constitutional rights become unclear and enforcement depends on officials' whims rather than written law.

Drawing on decades covering dictatorships, Hedges warns ICE's terror tactics mirror authoritarian regimes worldwide. He urges immediate collective resistance through strikes and protests before democratic institutions completely collapse under Trump.

Democratic nations face foreign influence operations exploiting divisions through disinformation. Estonia, Moldova, and Romania show that acknowledging threats and responding with unity can counter interference targeting democracy.

Timothy Snyder draws parallels between Venezuela's Maduro regime and recent U.S. events, arguing that extrajudicial killings justified by false narratives risk normalizing state violence. He warns that excusing such actions creates dangerous precedents for expanding authoritarian control.

Criminal defense attorney analyzes viral video of Renee Good's death after being shot by federal agent in Minnesota on January 7, 2026, calling it egregious government violence.

Epstein's lawyer Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn allegedly orchestrated his trafficking empire—and now control his estate. They may know everything.

Trump's boat strike policy has killed approximately 104 people since September—about one death per day—targeting alleged drug smugglers without due process or legal justification.

Tennessee rushed certification from two weeks to three days, swore in a congressman before results were certified—election integrity analysis reveals concerning patterns.

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.

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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.