The Sedition Act – Free Speech’s Worst Nightmare
The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 is sweeping the headlines, but what’s been missed? The Sedition Act, its little brother (i.e., with…
Category: Politics
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The Myth of American Idealism | Book Review
Beliefs can be a tricky thing. Whenever I want to believe in something, I’m reminded of that famous poster from…
Challenging My American Idealism
I’ve often picked up a book by Noam Chomsky, read the title, glanced at the back, and walked away, frustrated.…
Immigration and the Alien Enemies Act: Is Gang Violence the New ‘Invasion’?
The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 is a federal law that permits the president to detain or deport foreign nationals…
The USAID Funding Controversy: Media Bias & Facts
The recent Supreme Court ruling mandating the Trump administration to release $2 billion in USAID funds has ignited a firestorm…
Department of Education in Jeopardy
The future of the U.S. Department of Education has sparked intense debate, with President Trump advocating for its elimination. In…
Agenda-Setting Theory: Dehumanizing immigrants step-by-step
If I want to get you to do something horrible, do you think I am going to walk up to…
The Rebranding of Diversity: “Preference” Becomes Racism
The battle over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in America has taken a new turn. In a calculated shift, policies…
Trump Attacks the ADA: If You’re Not an Asset, You’re a Liability
I’ve heard this rhetoric before. I know exactly what it feels like to be told that my disability makes me…
Gremlin Speaks: A Homeless Man’s Perspective on Life in Portland
Portland, Oregon – On a chilly night in downtown Portland, Charles Randolph met Craig Guider, better known as “Gremlin,” a homeless…
