Coups Aren’t What They Used To Be
There is no longer a singular bright line that countries cross between democracy and authoritarianism.
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The Leopards Are Getting Fat
It's fun to pretend elected leaders in charge of a nation of 350 million people can handpick who suffers and who does not.
'We'll Never Be The Same': The Victims Of Elon Musk's Unreality
'A clownish South African reaper figuratively chainsaws me, a human being, to cheers from a rapturous crowd.'
We Don’t Have Kings In America
Democratic messaging can be very simple: No kings.
These Democrats Seem To Understand The Situation
Americans now live under competitive authoritarianism. Only a handful of elected Democrats are acting accordingly.
Long Way From A Fire
Elon Musk has helped focus the anger of anti-fascist Americans
JD Vance Wants Europe To Let The Vampire Enter
The Trump administration is pushing for an end to Germany's political firewall, which must remain
It's Time To Notice Our Suffering Machines
A Buddhist lesson in an era defined by immense suffering
The Worst Person You Know Is Making Good Points About Elon Musk
A Silent Lunch
My Tuesday ritual continues on. Everything’s the same. But we whisper over tablecloths.
The Authoritarianism At The Heart Of 'Yellowstone'
Yellowstone normalizes and celebrates the brutality of capitalism and fascist thought. You should give it a watch.
A Taste Of Authoritarianism
Americans no longer enjoy self governance. We have to want it back.
DEI, Segregation, And The Bad Faith That Explains It All
Those on the right should not be allowed to sit behind the DEI shield any longer. If they won’t say what they mean, people should be told what they mean.
Love Is Never Going To Be A Popular Movement
Love is not going to poll well. It never has.