The latest controversy surrounding Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow’s U.S. Senate campaign—specifically the tactical deletion of nearly 6,000 tweets—offers a masterclass in the curated theater […]
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The Ceasefire Shell Game
The administration’s claim that hostilities with Iran have “terminated”—conveniently landing on the exact day of a War Powers Resolution deadline—is a cynical assault on the […]
The Voting Rights Act and the Failure of Social Engineering
The Atlantic’s “requiem” for the Voting Rights Act following the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais frames the ruling as a tragedy for democracy. […]
Rogan, the Administration, and the Cult of Compromise
The recent back-and-forth between Joe Rogan and the administration regarding the “Massive Deportation Act” highlights a recurring trap for those who value liberty: the temptation […]
The Myth of the “Essential” Bureaucracy
The recent Politico report lamenting that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will need “six months to catch up” following the federal shutdown is a […]
Royal Pomp and the Theater of the State
The recent flurry of speculation surrounding King Charles III’s address to Congress—specifically the claims of “secret codes” or subtle snubs directed at the administration—highlights the […]
The Satirical State and the Infowars Inquest
The recent acquisition of Alex Jones’ Infowars by The Onion, spearheaded by a group including comedian Tim Heidecker, is being celebrated by the cultural elite […]
The Villages and the Populist Command Economy
The President’s recent address at The Villages in Florida, centered on a “new economic era” of protectionism and domestic mandates, is a textbook example of […]
The Monroe Doctrine’s Dangerous Revival
The reports detailing the administration’s casual rhetoric regarding a potential military intervention or “takeover” of Cuba represent a terrifying escalation of the imperial presidency. From […]
The Mifepristone Mail Ban and the End of Medical Privacy
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ recent decision to block the mailing of mifepristone—reinstating archaic in-person dispensing requirements—is a stark reminder that the state […]