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The “No Kings” Protests Miss the Point: Trump Isn’t a King — He’s an Oligarch

Let’s be real. These so-called “No Kings” protests are missing the mark entirely. They’re loud, they’re passionate, and they’re full of energy — but they’re also fundamentally inaccurate. Trump and his administration aren’t kings. They’re oligarchs. And that difference matters. It’s not just a semantic quibble; it’s about political precision, and the failure to recognizeContinue reading “The “No Kings” Protests Miss the Point: Trump Isn’t a King — He’s an Oligarch”

Modern protests are fucking useless

Protests have always held a central place in American democracy. From the Boston Tea Party to the March on Washington, demonstrations have shaped history and forced leaders to confront the will of the people. Protest, at its best, is the act of collective defiance—a way for ordinary citizens to shake the halls of power, demandContinue reading “Modern protests are fucking useless”

COVID-19 May Have Woke People Up

The George Floyd protests that have been happening these past few days have become so widespread throughout America. They started in MN, and they spread out to the rest of the country. They are now on the East, on the West, and in the Midwest. As the protests grew widespread and more intense, I startedContinue reading “COVID-19 May Have Woke People Up”