Volume XXVIII

This edition was supposed to come out yesterday, but my immune system had other plans. Sunday is the regular schedule moving forward. Thanks for reading!

Articles in this Volume

The Old Playbook with a New Strongman

Trump’s actions echo classic fascist patterns—media suppression, corruption, xenophobic rhetoric, and criminalizing dissent—posing a grave threat to U.S. democracy.

The Recognition of Palestine

European recognitions of Palestinian statehood signal a diplomatic shift, strengthening legal standing and international pressure, though immediate relief in Gaza is limited.

Recognition and Repercussions: The UK Backs Palestinian Statehood

The UK has recognised Palestine along 1967 borders, offering a boon to legal pressure on Israel but what effects will it have on the ground?

The Feedback Loop That’s Breaking America

Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at a Utah event, sparking political blame, media bias debates, and Trump’s directive targeting “anti-fascist” groups.

Meet the Authors

Blakely B.

Marcus C.

Demosthenes Rex

Politics, geopolitics, history and stuff. I came up through a state university system, picking up a BA in political science and later a master’s in public administration, formalizing what was already a long standing fascination with how societies organize…

Thomas R Ullmann

ReasonRiffs

After completing my philosophy degree in 2009 I turned down the opportunity to continue his studies, disillusioned with what accademic philosophy had become. By the end of that year I worked as a farm hand in Belgium. The following year, accompanied by…

A. Mercer