By Lauren Burke On December 4, during a White House cabinet meeting, President Trump launched into a hateful, racist rant against Congressional Black Caucus member Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN). “Those Somalians should be out of here. They’ve destroyed our country. And all they do is complain, complain, complain. You have her – she’s always talking Read More…
Former FBI Acting Director Brian Driscoll and two other former senior officials who were fired without cause last month have sued the administration of US President Donald Trump, alleging they were dismissed in a “campaign of retribution” that targeted officials viewed as insufficiently loyal. The complaint asserts that FBI Director Kash Patel indicated directly to one of Read More…
When citizens fear their government instead of embracing it, the effects on a country can be dramatic—sometimes subtle, sometimes explosive. Political scientists, historians, and psychologists have studied this across many societies. Here’s a clear, structured explanation. WHEN CITIZENS FEAR AN ADMINISTRATION Fear can create instability, mistrust, and social fragmentation. Here are the typical outcomes: 1. Read More…
This is a compiled list (as of now) of many of the holidays, commemorations, programs, and reforms tied to minorities / cultural-heritage / inclusion that have been scaled back, paused, or removed since Donald J. Trump took office (2025 onward), along with notes on what changed. I focus on what has been lost or reduced, Read More…
It’s somewhat complicated — there haven’t always been straightforward “laws” repealed or “holidays” abolished — but under Donald J. Trump’s most recent term (2025– ), a number of reforms and institutional supports for minority or cultural-heritage recognition have been significantly scaled back, suspended, or restructured. Below is a breakdown of major changes affecting holidays, commemorations, Read More…
By Alyssa Toledo. Communications Associate On a humid afternoon in Washington, survivors gathered outside the Capitol clutching handwritten notes. They had come not just to share their stories but to demand something more fundamental: truth. “We deserve transparency,” one survivor said, her voice carrying the weight of years spent fighting to be heard. She was speaking about Read More…
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