Why Elon Musk’s Demand for Suffering Won’t Stop at Mars
Critics describe Elon Musk’s guiding philosophy of longtermism as primed to justify “atrocities.”
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Why CEOs and the Very Rich Should Receive Enhanced Protection
Because truth in advertising
How Clashing Teams of Political Strategists Remade the Democratic Party
Democrats once counted on the votes of blue-collar workers, but two rival teams of consultants saw change coming. Their fight over the party’s future still echoes today.
Qu’ils Mangent les Riches — Let Them Eat the Rich
Are Americans ready to come together and fight their real enemy: greed?
Red vs. Blue America: Federalism in the Fight Against Autocracy
From civil rights foe to progressive hope: How states’ rights flipped from a conservative weapon to a liberal shield to protect democracy.
New Powder That Captures Carbon Could Be ‘Quantum Leap’ for Industry: Chemist
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Unsavory Truths: The Menace Behind Your Holiday Meals
Glazing hams and carving turkeys hide a sinister truth: Our food supply is increasingly dangerous. A look at the meatpacking industry’s dark secrets.
Trump’s Genius: Weaponize Real Coverups (JFK etc) to Build Distrust
Because Media failed to tell the truth sometimes, Trump claimed they lie all the time.
The Comfort of False Beliefs: Why We Crave Misinformation
It’s not just about fake news — our hunger for control and community makes us surprisingly eager to embrace comfortable lies over difficult truths.
Dismantling Democracy Is the Point
When ‘burning it all down’ becomes reality: The toxic mix of personal rule and zealous ideologues threatens to dismantle federal power.
Vive la Résistance – Doing Your Part in Trump’s America
If you want to resist Donald Trump, you have to point out his failures, get involved in local politics, and support progressive voices.
Saturday Hashtag: #FracturedZeitgeist
Welcome to Saturday Hashtag, a weekly place for broader context.