Category: Wisdom
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There’s a quiet but alarming shift happening in how power is being envisioned—and potentially wielded—in the United States. While headlines fixate on elections and candidates, behind the curtain, a deeper transformation is being modeled: the rise of what political scientists call a “dual state”. What sparked this reflection? A recent incident where U.S. national-security leaders…
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So I was watching Chris Cuomo’s show the other night, and there it was: Steve Bannon, in all seriousness, said that Republicans are working on a way to allow Donald Trump to run for a third term. Bannon called Trump “the greatest political talent in a generation.” Whether you agree or not, that comment got…
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In April 2024, university campuses across the United States became epicenters of activism as students established encampments to protest U.S. policies and university investments related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. These demonstrations, reminiscent of historical movements for justice, reignited debates on free speech, civil disobedience, and the ethical boundaries of protest. This topic is not only…
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It started with the attempt to make Matt Gaetz the Attorney General of the United States. Despite lacking significant legal experience, Gaetz—better known for bombast and loyal soundbites than legal credentials—was chosen to lead the Department of Justice. It wasn’t about legal expertise or a proven record of upholding the Constitution. It was about unflinching loyalty. That…
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The U.S. Department of Defense just quietly deleted a webpage about Jackie Robinson’s military service—a piece of history that sheds light on his role as a Black Army officer who fought against segregation in the military. And why? Because it was part of a broader purge of anything connected to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).…
Cloaking Inequity 