Why ‘Flooding the Zone’ Works for Trump
As crises and news events pile up, the connection between them becomes the story the American media machine is least equipped to cover.
Project 2025
The Big Business of War for Oil
The Trump administration’s criminal attack on Venezuela and abduction of the Maduros surprised everyone — except major oil companies. This isn’t the first time U.S. military deployment was motivated by corporate interests.
Why Some of Us Have to Secretly Vote for Kamala
Who we cast a ballot for is private. But in some households, the threat from an abusive, domineering spouse, partner, or family member for making our own electoral choices can feel like taking a grave risk.
Congress Could Be Our Last Defense Against Trumpism
The U.S. government is completely broken. It's up to the electorate to hold our representatives and senators to account and protect what remains of our democracy.
Trump’s Extremism Isn’t a Footnote—It’s the Story
The media has normalized Trump’s extreme, outrageous statements, which has made them appear mundane—and now that coverage has the potential to help the wannabe autocrat at the voting booths this November.