I do not much care for “The Star Spangled Banner”. I find it a somewhat hack song that has been used to fetishize one particular symbol the United States. Still, in light of the remarkable outcome of Tuesday’s midterm election, I feel it’s perfectly appropriate to quote that song’s line: Oh say, does that Star […]
It’s almost amusing how Donald Trump’s hardline approach to immigration suddenly and spectacularly goes soft when it comes to friends and friends of friends. The man who insists that mass deportations are needed to keep the United States free of criminals and dangerous people, when the opportunity presents itself, rolls out the red carpet for […]
It’s fitting that a man who never came by anything through hard work, honesty or through the strength of his character got a Nobel Peace Prize secondhand from a woman who actually put her life and freedom at risk to earn it. Whatever one’s thoughts on Maria Corina Machado’s politics, one cannot help but feel […]
Those lyrics come from Tim Fite’s powerful anti-establishment song “Getaway” from his 2015 album Resist. Although the specific circumstances surrounding that album’s origin were different, the words still ring true in light of what happened recently in Minneapolis. I can easily imagine a world where Kristi Noem, Kash Patel and Pam Bondi all got a […]
In any other timeline, the storming of the United States Capital Building would have been a ‘snapshot moment’, one of those moments that people remember in a visceral and completely in-focus way. Historic examples of such events include the September 11 attacks, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the space shuttle Challenger explosion, the moon […]
The reflection on Sarah Kendzior’s “They Knew” explores conspiracy theories as responses to societal deterioration, emphasizing the challenges of discerning truth amidst widespread misinformation, particularly during the pandemic.
The U.S. faces a political crisis, with concerns over Trump’s power grabs and Musk’s unchecked influence. Public response is mixed, but potential consequences loom ahead.
Parallels between the Trump administration and Chile’s Pinochet regime, reflecting on past dictatorships and societal complicity amid state sanctioned violence.
The global Left faces significant challenges as it grapples with recent political realities marked by Trump’s resurgence in the U.S. The Democratic Party struggles to resonate with disillusioned voters, risking further rightward shifts.
Trump’s 2024 victory highlights the global Left’s decline, revealing deeper societal issues in U.S. politics that Democrats must address urgently.
