The System Isn’t Broken—It’s Being Dismantled on Purpose

From street militias to Silicon Valley monarchists, the end of democracy is no accident—it’s the plan. Image composite credit: The Guardian/Getty Images In a previous article, I argued that America’s current political crisis will not be resolved through elections. The institutions designed to safeguard our democracy—courts, laws, votes—have been captured, bypassed, or made irrelevant. But […]

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The Day the Checks Don’t Arrive: What a Missed Social Security Payment Would Look Like

This Nation Relies on Social Security As of February 2025, approximately 73.2 million people receive Social Security benefits.  This includes retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors who depend on these funds for their basic needs. For many, Social Security is not merely a supplement; it’s the bedrock of their financial stability.​SSA Workforce Plans Immediate and Catastrophic Consequences […]

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Trump Very Strongly Denies Elon Musk Was Set to Receive Classified Briefing on U.S. War Plans Against China

REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo  In a moment that should concern every American, recent reports suggest that Elon Musk—billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and head of the Department of Government Efficiency—was scheduled to receive a top-secret Pentagon briefing on U.S. military strategies for a potential war with China. The alleged focus? Maritime tactics and targeting strategies in the event of […]

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The Corporate Media’s Complicity: Silencing Veterans to Protect Profits

The image is from an article on Military.com A Massive Protest, A Deafening Silence On March 14, 2025, thousands of veterans and supporters gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to protest the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to the federal workforce, particularly at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These cuts threaten over 80,000 VA jobs, jeopardizing healthcare and […]

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The Old Rules No Longer Apply: A New Organizing Principle for American Democracy

Graphic by Lola4556677 The System Has Been Rigged Beyond Repair For decades, pro-democracy advocates in the United States have operated under the assumption that working within the system—electoral engagement, legislative lobbying, and legal challenges—was the surest way to protect and expand democratic rights. That assumption no longer holds. The balance has tipped. We are no longer […]

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