The Trump Administration’s Approach to Immigration is Inspired by the Bible — The Book of Revelation
Trump recently appointed Tom Homan as his ‘border czar,’ a first step toward implementing a…
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While Nixon Sought to Secretly ‘Screw’ Political Enemies Trump’s Dictatorial Desires Are Less Modest
On August 16, 1971, White House Counsel John Dean circulated a confidential memo to Nixon…
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Leading ‘Constitutional Sheriffs’ Org Announces ‘Full Support’ for Trump’s Mass Deportations
In an expected move, the leading organization of the far-right “constitutional sheriffs” movement has endorsed…
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Why We Defend Con Artists Like Trump Nominee Dr. Oz — Long After They’ve Failed Us
Remember Dr. Oz? Remember when he was dragged in front of Congress for selling a…
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Authoritarians Must Break Your Will to Resist — So What Can You Do About it?
There were many people, apparently, who voted for Trump who justified it with plain vanilla…
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Trump’s Cabinet (and Other) Picks Paint Picture of a Christian Nationalist ‘Kakistocracy’
Benjamin Franklin’s hope and warning, “A republic, if you can keep it,” resonates with too…
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Even if Voters ‘Get What They Asked For’ it’s More Likely to Cause a Fascist Death Spiral Than a Lesson Learned
In response to the election, a significant number of people on social media and elsewhere…
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Loyalty and Chaos Play a Role in Trump’s Nominations, But This Schoolyard Tactic May Provide a Better Explanation
Thus far much of the commentary about Trump’s cabinet and staff picks alternates between “He…
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Progressive Christian Election Response ‘Give us Barabbas’ May Be Well-Meaning — But Functions as Anti-Jewish Dogwhistle
In the wake of the 2024 United States presidential election, “Give us Barabbas” emerged in…
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Trump’s Fervent Christian Zionists Poised to Lead the Military — And US-Israel Relations
With Trump’s second presidency, Christian Zionism may be returning to the White House stronger than…
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