Public Assemblies Strengthen Community Resistance to Rising Authoritarianism
Assemblies are “a unique opportunity for people to build a democracy that has yet to be born,” says Denzel Caldwell.
Must-Reads and Why Everything Feels Harder Right Now
"Don't lose your heart,” says Sarah Kendzior.
Not a Distraction: Epstein, Elite Impunity, and the Rot at the Core
To wave off every horror as a distraction is to participate in the very obfuscation that protects the powerful.
Some Thoughts on Techno-Fascism From Socialism 2025
"This is the endgame of our isolation."
Must-Reads and Some Thoughts on Refusing to Be a Machine
"Men who sell machines that mimic people want us to become people who mimic machines."
Traitors to the Earth: Fascism, Christian Nationalism, and the Tech Elite
“They understand that what they’re doing is devastating, and they’re doing it anyway,” says Astra Taylor.
Remembering My Father and Talking to Strangers on Planes
"I believe we're good enough to do better."
Must-Reads and Some Thoughts on This Moment of Mass Protest
"What do you want people to know, and what do you want them to do?"
Protest, Power, and the Violence Debate
"We are told we are experiencing peace, so long as everyone is cooperating."
The Authoritarian Machine Is Growing — and It Won’t Stop at Immigrants
“Fascism and authoritarianism are deployed through law enforcement,” says Silky Shah.
Must-Reads and Some Thoughts on the Big Feud
"The monster is wounded. Let him bleed."
What Elon Musk Did to the Government and What Comes Next
"The Trump administration has essentially been forced to take a partial retreat on Musk as a figure because he's too toxic," says Eric Blanc.