Category: Institutional and Policy-Based Power Moves
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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.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill
← Back to Essays & Commentary The One Big Beautiful Bill was born during Trump’s last presidential campaign. Donald Trump made sweeping promises to ease the tax burden on everyday Americans, vowing to put more money back in their pockets. He pledged to eliminate taxes on tips and overtime pay, provide tax relief for seniors,…
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Trump’s Executive Orders and The Project 2025 Effect
← Back to Democratic Backsliding & Authoritarian Drift 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…