authoritarianism
The Lie of the Strong Man
The strongman always arrives at the same moment: when patience runs out and faith in rules runs thin.
politics
politics
American Empire: Spheres of Influence
What Donald Trump is saying in this moment is that legitimacy and international law do not matter. Only power does.
politics
The Rage Machine
Anger feels righteous. It's viral. It wins elections. But it's also burning us out and turning neighbors into enemies.
dystopia
The Enshittification of Everything
The ad economy ate the internet. Then they came for work, culture, and your own sanity.
politics
The Hydra Chokes: Inside MAGA's Stalemate and Self-Inflicted Decay
Some big problems are grinding Trump’s second term into stalemate.
politics
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"Taher and his wife watched their baby take his final breath. Their other children began to scream." - AP News
dystopia
The Tyrant's Two Heads: A Civil War for America's Authoritarian Future
Two rival faiths are fighting to rule America. One worships technology; the other God. Both dream of dominion. And between them stands a kleptocrat willing to sell the republic to whichever pays best.
politics
The Party of Reagan is Dead
Big government conservatives? Small government liberals? The rise and fall of GOP ideals in the "Age of Trump"
ai
Blue-Skied Dystopia
Surveillance, Algorithms, and Why Everything Feels Wrong Despite Looking Fine
coalition
Exploring Abundance
Stop fighting over slices. Start baking more pie.
center-right
King of the Hill: Culture War
The right now holds the cultural crown, but their aggressive agenda is focused on foes the median voter thinks are already beaten. The crown confers power, but it also paints a large target.
liberal
Flash Point
Cooler heads or a darker road: the choice is arriving. We can step off this path. But we have to choose it on purpose.