Today: May 25, 2026
On the evening of the president’s constitutionally mandated address to Congress, a coalition of advocacy groups, journalists, and lawmakers gathered at the Capitol Mall in Washington, D.C., to host the People’s State of the Union. Organized by the progressive advocacy group MoveOn…
Following the president’s State of the Union address, Abigail Spanberger delivered the official rebuttal, presenting a sharp contrast to the administration’s narrative. Speaking during a year that marks the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the Virginia leader focused her remarks on evaluating…
Inside Trump’s 2026 SOTU: A State of Applause, Not a State of the Union President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address was less a constitutional report and more a symphony of standing ovations, a performance staged for the cameras, where substance was…
As the U.S. engages in a massive military buildup against Iran, corporate media coverage remains dangerously passive. With 85% of Americans opposing war, why aren't journalists asking the hard questions? This analysis exposes the deep disconnect between the government's march to war…
Maryland’s new law officially ends 287(g) partnerships, preventing local police from acting as federal immigration agents. Governor Wes Moore emphasized the legislation protects due process and requires judicial warrants, while ensuring state authorities continue to cooperate with federal partners to prosecute violent…
At a Zeteo town hall, Mehdi Hasan, Joy Reid, and Jim Acosta warned that corporate media has capitulated to Trump, creating a "state-compromised" press. The ex-cable hosts argued legacy networks now prioritize access over truth, urging a shift to independent journalism to…
Demonstrators rally outside the White House as part of the ‘Climate Chaos Is Happening Now’ protest on October 13, 2021, in Washington, DC. Image courtesy of Chip Somodevilla and Getty Images. I don’t experience politics as an abstract debate; I experience it…
By Dr. Obari Cartman The holiday season ended as a new year began. Holiday celebrations recognize principles that we should not restrict to one time of year but honor across seasons. Kwanzaa, in particular, centers values that can strengthen us individually and…
The “Free America Walkout” on January 20, 2026, represented a watershed moment in coordinated protest organization—with simultaneous demonstrations unfolding across all 50 states and multiple strategic locations throughout Washington, DC. The movement demonstrated how digital organizing tools and decentralized leadership enable synchronized…
How Trump’s Tariffs Accelerated Global Realignment Europe absorbed Trump’s tariff shock without retaliation. Canada pivoted to Beijing. China’s trade surplus surged to $1.2 trillion. What appears to be American economic strength masks a deepening strategic failure: the world is no longer organizing…
