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Trump Begins His Tuesday with Threats Against Free Speech

Trump Begins His Tuesday with Threats Against Free Speech

In an unhinged Truth Social post, Trump declares Federal funding will cease for any school that allows protests, and that "agitators" should be imprisoned or deported.

Anticipating Tomorrow's Joint Session Sideshow

Anticipating Tomorrow's Joint Session Sideshow

On Tuesday, President Trump will be giving his address to a joint session of Congress, with Democrats planning varying degrees of protest. Trump's speech will begin at 9pm ET, and the Democratic response (delivered by Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-MI) will also begin at that time. There will also

State Department Issues Anti-Transgender Directive Targeting Visas of Trans Athletes and Trans Individuals Seeking Visas

State Department Issues Anti-Transgender Directive Targeting Visas of Trans Athletes and Trans Individuals Seeking Visas

As reported by The Guardian earlier today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued the directive via state department cable to officials across the globe on February 24th. According to The Guardian: "The 24 February state department cable obtained by the Guardian instructs visa officers to apply Immigration and Nationality

House Dems Seemingly Find Their Collective Spine

House Dems Seemingly Find Their Collective Spine

This morning, the House Democrats gathered in front of the nation’s Capitol to announce they will be unified in their opposition to the Republican budget, which, at the time of this posting is being debated on the House floor. Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who has been less-than-satisfactory in

Despite U.S. Attorney Ed Martin Asserting Otherwise, He Serves Us, Not the President

Despite U.S. Attorney Ed Martin Asserting Otherwise, He Serves Us, Not the President

This afternoon, The United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, Edward R. Martin, Jr. posted an image on X (formerly Twitter). The image reads: "As President Trumps' [sic] lawyers, we are proud to fight to protect his leadership as our President and we are vigilant in standing

Holding Out for a Hero

Holding Out for a Hero

As Elon Musk wages an ongoing coup against our government institutions, and President Trump abandons our allies across the globe, a need arises for a vocal and unyielding opposition.

On Boundaries, Resistance, and the Difficulties Ahead

On Boundaries, Resistance, and the Difficulties Ahead

Gone are the days of passive engagement—our new reality demands our active attention. Cutting ties with those who enable authoritarianism is just as essential as creating and nurturing community. As the first month of Trump's second term comes to a close, the institutions I once believed to