This Trump administration situation has turned into a political psychological thriller with all the subtlety of an M. Night Shyamalan movie. We’re watching Trump and Musk ham it up for cameras while the real mastermind lurks in shadows. They’re setting off smoke bombs while the master thief slips away with democratic norms in a briefcase.
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Trump’s “no tax on overtime” proposal isn’t just ironic after canceling Obama’s overtime expansion – it’s a masterclass in political misdirection. While 8.2 million workers lost overtime eligibility under Trump’s rollback, costing them $1.8 billion annually, his tax break only benefits those already receiving overtime while ignoring the millions he left behind.
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Trump’s threats to defund schools that permit protests mirrors tactics from history’s darkest chapters. In Nazi Germany, universities were among the first targets, with dissenters purged and funding redirected to compliant entities. When a former president leverages $149 billion in federal education funds to silence dissent, democracy itself is at stake.
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Congress delayed a critical $45 billion Ukraine aid package for nearly six months in 2023, during which Ukrainian forces lost ground due to ammunition shortages. Meanwhile, we approved $2.9 billion for naval vessels the Pentagon admits are unsuitable for combat. Our priorities reveal our principles.
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Trans athletes in women’s sports – the hill that progressives keep dying on despite affecting only 0.1% of athletes. Governor Mills risks her legacy and faces recall threats over this microscopic issue. Meanwhile – conservative backlash grows – threatening to undo decades of LGBTQ+ progress. Is it worth it?
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For generations, the United States has been the world’s self-appointed hall monitor. It has spent trillions of dollars. Military bases have been scattered like confetti. The Pentagon counts 750 in 80 countries, all to keep the playground bullies in line. Why? To stand against aggressors who think “might makes right” is a foreign policy. It’s not some noble crusade. It’s survival. Since World War II, we’ve given blood and sweat. We’ve spent about $30 trillion on defense since 2000 (thanks, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute). This was to stop Nazis,… Read More