by C. MooreSeptember 20, 2025 Trump’s $15 Billion Tantrum: When a Lawsuit Becomes Performance Art President Donald J. Trump’s $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times has been tossed like yesterday’s fast-food wrapper, for now. Calling the president’s 85-page magnum opus of grievance “decidedly improper and impermissible,” U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday effectively […]
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Trump v. The First Amendment: A Mismatch for the Ages
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PSA: Killing Humor Isn’t Funny
by C. MooreSeptember 20, 2025 The Death of the First Amendment: Trump’s War on Free Speech As an investigative journalist with decades of experience defending the First Amendment, I’ve endured more than my share of danger. My life has been threatened, my family targeted. I’ve been assaulted by both criminals and police, fined, arrested, jailed, […]
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Subjectivism 101: Why Charlie Kirk’s “Opinions” Aren’t Opinions
by Daniel Brouse September 15, 2025 Subjectivism is the philosophical stance that reality, knowledge, or morality is dependent on the individual subject’s perception, consciousness, or experience, rather than on an objective, independent external reality. In essence, “truth” is seen as subjective and varies from person to person or culture to culture. There are different forms, […]
From Superpower to Strongman State: How Trump Turned the U.S. into a Failing Authoritarian Oligarchy
Under Donald Trump’s leadership, the United States has undergone a dramatic and alarming transformation—from a global superpower and economic leader to a fragmented, unstable, and increasingly authoritarian oligarchy. Through reckless trade wars, isolationist policies, racial division, and open hostility toward democratic institutions, Trump has weakened America’s alliances, undermined its credibility, and accelerated its decline on […]
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Evangelical Christianity, Eschatology, and Political Influence
Background U.S. support for Israel is deeply intertwined with Evangelical Christian beliefs, particularly those concerning the end times. Many Evangelicals subscribe to the idea that they can hasten the “Second Coming of Christ” by setting the stage for an apocalyptic conflict. According to their interpretation of the Bible, this involves Israel reclaiming Jerusalem, Jesus returning, […]
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A Guide to Frequency and Higher Vibrations
by Daniel Brouse Can Something Vibrate Without Having Mass? Vibration, in the traditional sense, typically refers to the oscillatory motion of something that has mass. However, in the realm of physics, certain phenomena without mass can exhibit behaviors analogous to vibration. For example: Electromagnetic Waves: Light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation are vibrations of […]
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Navigating Spirituality Without Crutches: A Personal Perspective
by Daniel Brouse I approach the realm of spirituality with caution for a few key reasons, primarily what I refer to as the “crutch” issue. It is easy for people to become overly dependent on a medium, or for the medium themselves to misuse their position of influence. This imbalance often leads to exploitation or […]
What is Real?
By Daniel Brouse What is “for real” depends on the context of your question, but generally, it refers to what is genuine, authentic, or true. In philosophy and science, determining what is “real” often involves asking questions like: Existential Reality: Does something exist independently of perception or belief? For example, physical objects like trees or […]
Heaven, the Soul, and the Meaning of Life
by Daniel Brouse The questions “How do I get to go to heaven?” and “What is a soul?” have intrigued humans for millennia. These concepts touch on the deepest aspects of human existence, offering not only spiritual and philosophical contemplation but also a search for purpose in the cosmos. Our understanding of these concepts has […]
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The Importance of Embracing Science Over Astrology, Religion, and False Beliefs
by Daniel Brouse Astronomy is firmly grounded in science, whereas astrology is not. Advocating astrology undermines scientific understanding and fosters false beliefs. A notable example of the harm caused by astrology was the long-held belief that the Sun revolved around the Earth. Similarly, some Indigenous peoples of the Americas relied on the Moon’s cycle to […]