Anti-Robot Army
A new national survey of 2,134 registered U.S. voters conducted between March 2 and March 23, 2026, finds an unexpected leader in a hypothetical presidential preference question: the humble Naked Mole-Rat. The poll asked respondents: “If the U.S. Presidential election were held today, whom would you most likely vote for?” Results were as follows: The survey
Activism
The No Kings rallies have evolved beyond basic anti-Trump liberalism. Their messaging is sharply antiwar, anti-oligarchy, and far more substantive than the “resistance” politics of Donald Trump’s first term. The Left should be proud to participate. We’re just over fourteen months into the second Trump presidency. During that time, the administration has crossed several bright
Culture
It wasn’t just large, liberal cities but the heart of Trump country that formed the base of last Saturday’s “No Kings” protests. Together with his underwhelming military parade, they’re a warning of the softness of his support. Trump’s win, though more emphatic than 2016, was anemic in the scope of history. He had failed to
Fascism
People are resisting at every level. Tesla Takedowns. Refusing illegal orders. Court challenges. Boycotting. Thousands of protests. (More examples!) Alongisde grounding yourself in these times, here are some starting points on how to orient and help fight the coup. Read more at Choose Democracy
Capitalism
In a global society defined by consumption rather than production, voters loathe price increases and are ready to punish rulers who preside over them. Perhaps America elected a dictator because Frosted Flakes hit $7.99 at the grocery store. How do we move to a different model? A world defined by consumption is not sustainable. And
Politics
Political Parties have become quasi-religions, power lies with priesthood — the dispersed array of media figures, podcast hosts and activists who run the conversation, define party orthodoxy and determine the boundaries of acceptable belief.