Democracy & Elections
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From Nihilism to Hope: A New American Narrative
A society plagued by anxiety and confusion struggles to survive, facing distrust and division. Historical ideals of hope are fading amid cultural shifts and a lack of shared narratives. Knowledge and understanding are crucial for change, fostering personal growth through… Continue reading
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How Fear and Intimidation Shape Our Future: A Call for Change
Our social well-being and future are clearly at stake. Until the public recognizes its collective suffering and the distorted worldview we’re being subjected to, we’ll continue to live under abusive conditions before seeking help. Power has a way of silencing… Continue reading
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The Reimagination of the American Dream
As America evolved, so did the dream. Redefined in a post-World War II era, the dream was imagined in the measured outcomes of upward mobility, economic achievement, personal success, American exceptionalism, and global dominance. However, it’s this story casting America… Continue reading
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Embracing Progress in a Time of Weariness
Costs of food and everyday goods are rising. Schools are closing. Commutes are getting longer. Healthcare costs are increasing while access becomes more difficult. Homelessness is increasing. Substance abuse is climbing. Social services are collapsing. Compensations are not keeping pace.… Continue reading
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Political Extremism Is Unsustainable
Extremism fails because it presumes its worldview is always correct. When political extremists gain enough adherents and power through empty promises and manipulation, they attempt to implement their overzealous ideas at scale. These are the well-worn tactics of authoritarians, high-control… Continue reading
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Wealthy Elites and Government: A Dangerous Precedent
Taxpayers have always distrusted government spending, especially programs that benefit people, places, or initiatives that seemingly don’t impact their personal lives. A common sentiment is, “Where’s my handout?” While some might suggest it comes from a place of entitlement and… Continue reading
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DOGE and Understanding the Impact of Dismantling Established Systems
Those leading today’s aggressive efforts to tear down “wasteful” programs and agencies from the inside claim they are doing so with an eye for innovation and “purging corruption.” In truth, their tactics are nefarious, lazy, and destructive. True innovators design,… Continue reading
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Burning Silence: The Relevance of ‘Fahrenheit 451’
There are few novels written in the last one-hundred years as captivating and still relevant as Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. It serves as both a critique and a warning to our modern society from the not-so-distant past. Continue reading
Matt Till 