How “Anticipatory Obedience” Fuels Authoritarian Power
Masha Gessen’s latest NYT piece warns of the dangers of "anticipatory obedience"—how institutions and individuals preemptively submit to authoritarian power. Read more.
Kevin Curry
Fuck Cynicism: Building the Ecosystem of Resistance We Desperately Need
A leftist deep-dive into the federal injunction against Elon Musk’s Treasury takeover, Trump’s new autocracy push, and why relentless activism is essential.
Silicon Valley’s Future Is Soulless – And That’s the Point
David Roth’s CES 2025 piece in Defector exposes Silicon Valley’s empty AI vision—one that replaces human connection with automation and surveillance. Read the full critique.
A Badge and a Bible: The Dangerous Rise of Constitutional Sheriffs
How far-right “constitutional sheriffs” exploit weak oversight, detain immigrants, and undermine democracy—learn why these local powerbrokers must be stopped.
MAHA vs. Reality: Why Quick Fixes Won’t Make America Healthy
A critical look at the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, exposing its pseudoscience, political contradictions, and the real policies needed for change.
The Myth of the Super-CEO: Why Musk’s Coup Is Hiding in Plain Sight
Exposing how Elon Musk’s overreach merges private power with public governance. Learn why this 24-hour truth spells a coup for our democracy.
A Faustian Bargain: How Media Whitewashes Musk’s War on the Liberal State
Elon Musk’s assault on federal agencies is framed as “cost cutting,” but it’s really a far-right power grab targeting essential social programs and democracy.
The Rise of the Unelected: Why Elon Musk’s Power Grab Endangers Us All
Elon Musk wields unprecedented control over U.S. agencies under Trump, reshaping democracy without electoral mandate. A critical look at this unfolding crisis.
Cracks in the MAGA Snow Globe: When the Right Starts to Panic
A deep dive into how the Trump/Musk administration’s spite-driven agenda is cracking under its own weight, threatening core democratic institutions.
Trump, Musk, and the Constitution: A Crisis of Congressional Authority
A look at Elon Musk’s clandestine DOGE operation, the undermining of federal agencies, and the resulting constitutional crisis threatening U.S. democracy.