Mike Johnson calls Obamacare a “boondoggle.” But if you’re one of the federal workers furloughed, a soldier waiting on pay, or a parent staring at an empty EBT balance, you already know what a real boondoggle looks like.The government’s been shut down for days. Congress is frozen in place, and Ameri
“Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492,” or however that stupid propaganda schoolhouse jingle went.Born in Columbus, Ohio, and raised in Georgia, I have heard various narratives of what took place after 1492. Suffice it to say, he did not land where he thought he did, but destroyed the
Two men were found hanging from trees in Mississippi.One, Trey Reed, a 23-year-old Delta State University student, discovered near a pickleball court. The other, Cory Zukatis, a 42-year-old white homeless man, found in Vicksburg not long after. In a state with the blood-soaked history of lynching Bl
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is dancing on America’s demographic grave. This week, she gleefully celebrated new census data showing a “massive number” of people leaving the United States. Instead of concern, she saw vindication. Instead of alarm at brain drain, worker shortages, and political d
In a striking display of selective compassion, the Trump administration has delivered 59 white South African refugees to the United States — at a time when virtually all other refugee admissions have been frozen. Roughly five dozen Afrikaners — descendants of Dutch colonizers — landed at Dulles Airp
Let’s be clear: There’s no metaphor. No misunderstood lyricism. No “he’s just expressing himself.” Kanye West — now known simply as “Ye” — released a song titled “Heil Hitler.” That is not subtext. It’s not clever. It is, flatly, the glorification of one of the most notorious mass murderers in moder
I had a plan.A daily tracker. A tight timeline. A way to document Donald Trump’s second attempt at the presidency—this time not as a fluke, but as an orchestrated, Heritage Foundation-endorsed reboot of American authoritarianism.It lasted eight days. Eight long days that felt like 6 months. Coming i
It’s no secret that the Trump administration has gone out of their way to flood the communications zone and exhaust Americans with endless confusion. Instead of flooding your inbox, I figured a three-day update would be valuable. I figured correctly. The last few days were full of expected shenaniga
Trump’s second term steams ahead, Day 5 unfurls with a cascade of bold maneuvers and contentious decisions that continue to stir the pot of national and international politics. Each step Trump takes seems designed not just to reshape policy but to challenge the very norms of governance.1. Disaster Z
The continued attacks on DEI are a distraction. A blatant distraction intended to inflame rhetoric, heighten tension and stir confusion in communities across the country. The non-white hate is running full steam from deleting the Spanish version of The White House to canceling Black History and Lati
Let’s cut through the noise and get real about what’s happening on Day 3 of 47’s second term. While the headlines are screaming about individual actions, we need to understand the bigger picture of how this administration manipulates public perception.TODAY’S POWER MOVESMilitary Deployment & Border
Day 2 of President Trump’s administration has unfolded with sweeping actions impacting immigration policies, the justice system, and federal workforce diversity initiatives. These actions suggest a fundamental reorientation of federal governance toward more restrictive and enforcement-heavy policies
THE BIG PICTUREToday’s inauguration wasn’t just a transfer of power – it was the first visible implementation of Project 2025, a comprehensive conservative blueprint that’s been hiding in plain sight. While Trump publicly distanced himself from the project during his campaign, calling some proposals
Look, I’m going to keep it real with you – we’re entering one of the most challenging phases of American democracy. But here’s what the MAGA movement doesn’t want you to know: Their power depends entirely on making you feel helpless. Let’s flip the script.Here are ten concrete ways to maintain your
As we navigate the tumultuous waters of another Trump presidency, it’s clear that the former president, infamous for his reality TV antics and judicial escapades, continues to dominate the American psyche. His influence seeps deep into the veins of our political discourse, shaping not just the narra
This year, voting felt different. Amid the heightened rhetoric, it’s unnerving to consistently hear that millions have sided with a man, a party, a collective determined to destroy, deny, and deflect. The method of ‘how we do politics’ isn’t lost on me. It also isn’t lost on me that the blame doesn’
This article was released earlier this week in Unmuted Echoes, a cultural newsletter by Alex Haynes. Get early access to articles by subscribing.Happy Father’s Day! As we head into a week of Juneteenth celebrations, Black life and the Black experience return to the American spotlight. Let me know ho
This article was released earlier this week in Unmuted Echoes, a cultural newsletter by Alex Haynes. Get early access to articles by subscribing.This is uncharted territory.Uncharted, new, abnormal. But a pretty big deal for a country that started out as a project. At 246 years old, for the first ti
This article was released earlier this week in Unmuted Echoes, a cultural newsletter by Alex Haynes. Get early access to articles by subscribing.Before I unpack the frustrations that have resounded in my head over the last several days, let me first thank you for your support. Any feedback, positive
In the shadow of America’s lofty promises lies a reality starkly different for many of its Black citizens. As I reflect on recent events, a profound sense of resentment and regret gnaws at me. It’s not just that I’ve lost faith in the America project—it’s the creeping realization that perhaps, it wa
Following the wrongful shooting of Jacob Blake, conversations regarding police brutality permeate social media, news cycles, and dinner tables. Routinely the idea of “Black on Black” crime always manages to enter these spaces of discussion. “Black on Black” crime is dually a myth and a reality, here
Friday night, we lost a Black man that we didn’t have to lose. By all accounts, he was literally doing the one thing that wasn’t bothering anyone. He was sleep. Sleep inside of his car in a Wendy’s parking lot. Allegedly inebriated. Sleep nonetheless. Now, he’s dead. By now you’ve heard about
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Danger sets in the U.S as The New York Times publishes Tom Cotton’s use of military force.What We Know:The New York Times faced a backlash late Wednesday by running an Op-Ed and publishing it as part of the news. Many of the staff members came out and “shamed” the Times for publishing this opinion-b
