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The Capture of Venezuela’s President and the Crisis of Democratic Norms

January 3, 2026 By Livert Ngum

Even when a leader is accused of serious crimes, international law does not permit a foreign power to act as police, prosecutor, and jailer simultaneously.

Socialist protest in Union Square, NYC on May 1st, 1912 - Library of Congress

Why Is Socialism Treated as a Threat in the West

December 31, 2025 By Adia May

Socialism does not need to be embraced without critique but should be permitted the breathing space to be debated with integrity rather than instantaneous dismissal. Without that openness, democracy risks becoming a carefully managed performance.

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An Intelligent Decision: Engaging the Greens and the Progressive Democrats

December 26, 2025 By Jack Jones

The Republican Party and corporate American take over of the Democratic Party obviously is the issue. This duality has been the source of our nation’s suffering at least since 1980 and ‘the Gippers’ rise to power.

A map created in 1482 from rediscovered Greek manuscripts of Ptolemy's 2nd-century 'Geography'

Ptolomy’s Maps: Inventing Modern Map Design in the 2nd Century

December 22, 2025 By Michael Ossipoff

So why didn’t Ptolomy divide each parallel equally? There’d be no point to. In Ptolomy’s day, no one had a way to determine longitude. So what would be the point in precisely positioning the longitudes of where the meridians cross the parallels?

An Interview With the Illinois Green Party’s Eyde Arndell

December 19, 2025 By Jack Jones

Right now, the most concerning issue in our country and Illinois is masked, armed ICE agents terrorizing our communities completely disregarding the rule of law. What’s happening at Broadview is illegal.

The Enduring Echoes: Totem Politics in Zimbabwe and Across Africa

December 16, 2025 By Farai Chirimumimba

Growing up in Zimbabwe, I have seen firsthand the significance of totems in shaping our identity, politics, and social dynamics. In this article, I will explore the cultural and political significance of totems in Zimbabwe.

Griselda Romero, the Green Party Candidate for Illinois Governor

December 15, 2025 By Jack Jones

Illinois has a long history marked by corruption—it is time for that to end. Stand with me and support me in ensuring that Illinois is not for the few, the wealthy, or select regions, but for all.

The Best Replacement For Mercator World Maps

December 9, 2025 By Michael Ossipoff

Don’t let the hype and bullshit convince you that Equal-Earth is the best, or is a scientific optimization, or that there’s anything new about it. No other equal-area world map matches Mollweide map’s realism & beauty.

On Business and Power

November 29, 2025 By Jordan Pecora

The government is the only entity big enough to stop business from having all the control and economic sway, yet the United States is failing at this.

Tyranny of the Minority

November 12, 2025 By Jenny Oak Tree

Levitsky and Ziblatt propose reforming our democracy in the same vein as Norway has by making representation more proportional and elections more direct.

Forgetabaht it! New York City is… Screwed

October 31, 2025 By David Anderson, J.D.

Zohran will probably win. Our 1970s municipal bankruptcy won’t have nuttin’ on an abandoned tax base by the class who pay all the bills here today.

On America Super Monopolies

October 31, 2025 By Jack Jones

With the windows closed, the drapes pulled shut and no interaction with the outside world, the powers that be, namely, corporate America and the oligarchs reign supreme and go unchecked.

Somaliland: Excellent News from the Horn of Africa

October 28, 2025 By David Anderson, J.D.

There are rumors about in the diplomatic sphere and in the Somaliland capital of Hargeisa, that Trump might just be about to recognise Somaliland.

PHOTOS: At the No Kings Rally in Chicago

October 22, 2025 By Jack Jones

We should take personal account of our lives from time to time and the way we treat others. We are holding our leaders to this same evaluation.

Executive Immunity and Institutional Erosion

October 19, 2025 By Jack Jones

Unchecked executive power threatens democratic institutions in the US, demanding urgent civic response.

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