Category: Fighting Autocracy
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Leadership by Grievance: Trump’s Politics of Revenge
Trump’s Politics of Revenge shape his leadership by prioritizing personal grievances over national interest, leading to retaliation against critics, including judges, journalists, and political opponents. This approach mirrors authoritarian tendencies and raises urgent concerns about democracy, institutional integrity, and political discourse.
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The Campus Crackdown: Trump’s War on Academic Freedom
Donald Trump’s war on academic freedom is a tactic autocrats have historically used to suppress dissent and enforce ideological conformity. Hitler purged universities of Jewish professors and left-leaning scholars, replacing them with loyalists who promoted Nazi ideology. Mussolini’s regime imposed strict censorship on academic institutions, forcing universities to align with fascist doctrine and discouraging critical…
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Trump’s Executive Orders and The Project 2025 Effect
Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has issued a sweeping series of executive orders and policy changes, many of which closely align with Project 2025, a roadmap developed by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. This initiative serves as a blueprint for restructuring the federal government, aiming to reduce bureaucracy, expand executive…
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Donald Trump and the Presidential Oath of Office
The Presidential Oath of Office is found in Article II, Section 1, Clause 8 of the U.S. Constitution.
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Trump: An Immigration Strategy of Cruelty
You know, when we talk about immigration, we have to be honest about what’s happening. Under Trump, the U.S. hasn’t just enforced immigration laws—it has deliberately made the process cruel. And that cruelty isn’t an accident; it’s the very method of enforcement. Policies have been designed not just to control immigration, but to make it…
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The Evolution of American Democracy: A Beacon of Hope and a Call to Action
The United States has always been a work in progress—a nation striving to live up to its founding ideals. By taking a head-on approach in confronting these challenges, we can ensure that our democracy not only endures but thrives,