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This Is How Authoritarianism Begins: One Illegal Deportation at a Time
Kilmar Ábrego García was illegally deported despite a court order, then vanished into El Salvador’s CECOT prison. The government called it a mistake—but never corrected it. This isn’t just an immigration case; it’s a warning. When the law stops protecting one person, it stops protecting everyone.
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Branding in the Blast Zone:
Trump’s second-term trade chaos is reshaping global branding. As Europe leans into identity, Canada pushes back with patriotism, and U.S. brands brace for backlash, advertising is becoming a window into national fear, pride, and strategy.
3 days ago3 min read
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The Ming Doctrine: Trump’s War on Truth and Those Who Tell It
A chilling look at how authoritarianism spreads—through fear, silence, and the punishment of truth-tellers inside the system.
Apr 83 min read
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From Havana to Mar-a-Lago: The Strongman Playbook Doesn’t Change
A Cuban-born American warns that Trump’s cult of loyalty mirrors Castro’s. Different ideology, same playbook.
Apr 54 min read
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Make America 1900 Again
Trump’s trade war is isolating the U.S. as China, the EU, and others move on. America isn’t leading the world—it’s being left behind.
Apr 33 min read
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McCarthyism 2.0: Now With Real-Time Retribution
Trumpism isn’t imported authoritarianism — it’s homegrown paranoia, a reboot of McCarthyism with better tech and worse intentions. This piec
Mar 304 min read
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The Spectacle of State-Sanctioned Cruelty
From viral deportation videos to prison photo ops—how cruelty, humiliation, and authoritarian aesthetics are reshaping American politics.
Mar 284 min read
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Fewer Recruits, Less Strength: The Cost of Whitewashing the Military
The Pentagon is quietly scrubbing diversity from military recruiting, erasing images of minority and female service members like they never
Mar 174 min read
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As the Idiot Wind Howls, Global Power Shifts
As Trump dismantles U.S. leadership, Europe capitalizes—recruiting talent, reshaping defense, and turning America’s chaos into opportunity.
Feb 274 min read
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So Long, America—Try Not to Implode
I don’t think the U.S. will dissolve—but how dark could things get? A slow, messy unraveling seems inevitable, with deepening state divides.
Feb 155 min read
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Really? Why?
Leaving the U.S. under Trump isn’t just political—it’s emotional. I confront guilt, exhaustion, and the hope of a safer life for my family.
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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I’m not leaving my America. I’m leaving Trump’s
This article appeared in the Atlanta Journal Constitution on Nov. 24, 2024. This is the first in an occasional series exploring the...
Dec 2, 20247 min read
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Choosing Not to Play: Embracing Life Beyond America
It’s been a turbulent week, but in the midst of my fears and doubts, I’ve arrived at a profound realization: sometimes, the best way to...
Nov 11, 20244 min read
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