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Authoritarian systems have relied on controlling information, silencing critics, and shaping public narratives. Democratic societies have tools to push back: civic participation, transparency, investigative journalism, and public accountability. Former U.S. Representative Liz Cheney and...
Why have we had churches focused on the collective good for thousands of years, yet today we have (and there’s no easy way to say this) an ego-based administration steeped in ungodly crime, deception,...
Last night, Donald Trump stood in front of Congress and told the country that everything is great. He smiled. He boasted. He said America is “back.” He said the economy is strong. He said...
The 7 Sacraments of a Dictator 1. Born and Baptized to Terrorize The narcissist is born and mistreated as a child, and they spend the rest of their lives trying to heal from it....
I’ve been an artist for pretty much my entire life, and it is one of the hardest things you can pursue. It’s unrelenting, swings between wild ups and downs, and 99% of the time...
If the past few years have taught me anything, it’s that resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about building systems of strength that carry us forward, no matter what comes our way. Whether it’s...
One lesson I’ve learned from studying history is this: local struggles are rarely just local. Whether it’s democracy, labor rights, climate justice, or human rights, international pressure has often tipped the balance when domestic...
I’ve always believed that nonviolent action is one of the strongest forces ordinary people have to resist injustice. History backs this up: from Gandhi’s Salt March to the Civil Rights Movement, organized nonviolent mass...
When I think about the challenges we face right now, I keep coming back to one lesson: laws and policies are not just weapons for those in power—they can be tools for resistance, too....
I’ve learned over the years that whoever controls the narrative often controls the outcome. Stories shape how people think, feel, and act. They set the frame for what’s possible—and what’s not. That’s why controlling...
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