Explain This Zeb Larson Nov 13, 2025

Who Is Really Running the Oval Office?

Zeb Larson Nov 13, 2025

As Trump’s mental acuity and health spirals, his closest advisers are increasingly gaining influence and power as they vie to accede his throne — following another page out of the authoritarian government playbook.

First Person Margaret McMullan Oct 30, 2025

Can Italy’s History Offer Lessons for Surviving Our Current Moment?

Margaret McMullan Oct 30, 2025

On the writer’s travels to Italy, she discovered Trump is less like Hitler and more like the buffoonish Mussolini. Only time will tell if he and his minions face a similar comeuppance.

Trumpism Kate Ertmann Sep 23, 2025

What Entropy Can Predict About the Future of Authoritarianism

Kate Ertmann Sep 23, 2025

Entropy is a scientific concept that measures the probability of disorder. When applied to the history of dictatorial regimes, it can often reveal that eventually autocrats overplay their hand to their detriment — and our relief.

Whitewashing Henry Snow and Thomas Lecaque Aug 21, 2025

The History of Slavery Cannot Be Erased

Henry Snow and Thomas Lecaque Aug 21, 2025

With Trump raging against the Smithsonian Museum, it's clear that his authoritarian goals are to create a false, perfect past because a functional democracy demands historical honesty.

Explain This Zeb Larson May 29, 2025

Fascism Is a Weak Person’s Idea of Strength

Zeb Larson May 29, 2025

Trump’s policies are driven not only by his innumerable grievances, but by his notion that the U.S. is weak and fascism makes him appear strong. It's time to call his bluff.

State of Disunion Anonymous Apr 29, 2025

Why I Am Leaving the USA

Anonymous Apr 29, 2025

The author, a trans woman and mother of neurodivergent kids, has been monitoring this nation’s political climate since Trump’s first term. Now that her worst fears are fast becoming a reality, she’s had to make the most difficult decision of her life.

The War on Women Julie DiCaro Mar 20, 2025

The War on Women Is a Fascist Trademark

Julie DiCaro Mar 20, 2025

The Third Reich created a vicious playbook to strip women of their rights, and now the GOP, empowered by the Trump administration, appears to be following it down to the letter. How far will they go?

Pressing Matters Allison Hantschel Mar 18, 2025

The Media Should Be All Over These Unlawful Deportations

Allison Hantschel Mar 18, 2025

The Trump administration is denouncing their perceived enemies as terrorists so they can disappear them without recourse. And the press is cowering, bracing themselves for what—and who’s—next.

fascism Sarah Stankorb Feb 10, 2025

How Could Anyone Believe Trump Would Make America “Great”?

Sarah Stankorb Feb 10, 2025

His first presidential term ended with a devastated economy and a huge body count. Yet, with smoke and mirrors and a whole lot of voter suppression, he’s been returned to office. And this time, it's so much worse.

State of Disunion Kaitlin Byrd Dec 3, 2024

King Trump Is Not Inevitable

Kaitlin Byrd Dec 3, 2024

Lawmakers not only have an opportunity to derail the coming coronation and slow the damage—they have a constitutional duty to do so.