This is What Fascism Looks Like
Trump is targeting academic institutions, students, law firms, lawyers, the press and political opponents. This isn't just a constitutional crisis anymore, it's full-on fascism.
Huma Razvi
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No Order in the Courts
The Trump Administration is playing fast and loose in courtrooms--and judges are not having it. Will the judiciary save democracy? Plus, Israel breaks ceasefire and kills hundreds more Gaza. How will it end?
Stand Out.
History is shaped by those who, against all odds, spoke truth to power—often at great personal cost—until society could no longer ignore their heroism: Rosa Parks. Harriet Tubman. Susan B. Anthony. Frederick Douglass. Their journeys began with small, quiet acts that unknowingly sparked movements, inspiring others to fight
The Fifth Newsletter
Tariff Trouble, Musk's Power Shift & a SCOTUS Ruling Against Trump
Plus: "Crypto Bros" may be increasing their influence in American politics.
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Trump & Vance Embarrass U.S. in Spectacular Fashion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was berated in the Oval Office during a meeting with the president and vice president before being asked to leave.
MAGA Goes Global & Trump Backs Down on Gaza Ethnic Cleansing
Last week, we talked about the U.S. teetering on the edge of a constitutional crisis. We may now be on the brink of a moral one, too.
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Why This Political Moment Feels Different
Hint: Because it is.
How to Dismantle a Democracy
It's Friday, February 7, 2025, and here are this week's top stories. But first, the big picture: Themes for This Week * Major government overhaul: The administration shut down an entire federal agency and has plans to dismantle more—all without the required Congressional oversight. * Lack of
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🎯 Trump, Week Two.
Trump's second-week actions showcase an effort to replace the federal government with loyalists who will enact his most egregious policies without question.
Trump Week One, Brace Yourself
Well, this week has been a doozy. On Monday, President Donald Trump was inaugurated, and it didn’t take long for things to spiral. While we had some idea of what to expect in his first days, nothing could truly prepare you for watching democracy being dismantled piece-by-piece before your
Palestine
Meet the People Fueling West Bank Violence
Israeli settler violence in the Occupied West Bank has skyrocketed since Trump took office. According to the UNHCR, at least 10 Palestinians, including a child shot in the chest by Israeli security forces, have been killed. Dozens more are injured. But here’s the thing—this isn’t just random
Trump: The First Week
Here is a list of some of the executive orders Trump signed this week. Please note that an EO does not mean it will happen, that it’s legal, or that the President has the authority to do so. But it does mean the Trump Administration will sure as hell