Author: Op-Ed

There was a time when the moral compass of American society pointed, however imperfectly, toward justice. Atrocities abroad and injustice at home would evoke outrage, public pressure, and political consequences. For all the contradictions and hypocrisies in American history, there was once a basic expectation that when something terrible happened, people would care. Communities would rally, leaders would speak, and the faithful would act. That assumption no longer holds true. We live in an era where horror can unfold in real time. It is broadcasted, documented, and undeniable. The dominant reaction is not one of compassion or urgency, but...

Donald Trump has not proposed building a prison on the moon, yet. But the idea of launching his enemies into orbit, exiling criminals to a cold crater, and vanishing dissenters into the silent void fits seamlessly into Trump’s political behavior. Someone needs only to whisper the idea or post the suggestion on his Truth Social page, and it would likely become policy. The concept is both absurd and also plausible, which is the point. It is how authoritarian logic works when spectacle becomes policy. Absurdity makes its own truth. Trump has conditioned the nation to process each new obscenity...

Donald Trump’s second term has already ushered in a ruthless crackdown on perceived dissent, with the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil on March 8, offering the starkest proof of the administration’s real autocratic aims. Khalil, a lawful permanent resident from Syria, now stands as the clearest example of a president harnessing immigration law to silence political opposition. The effects of his action extend far beyond foreign-born residents, setting a precedent that places the rights of every American in jeopardy. Khalil’s arrest lays bare the administration’s contempt for fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. This White House is not simply...

“Why do MAGA disciples, who live in a “Christian Nation” and call themselves Christians by following a Messiah who preached exclusively about love – particularly loving their neighbors, absolutely hate everyone – especially their neighbors?” – Anonymous Christian, via social media Many residents of the United States have long projected an artificial image of living in a Christian nation, where faith serves as the foundation for its moral and cultural identity. Political leaders invoke religious language, and millions of Americans openly declare their devotion to Christianity. Yet, the actions and rhetoric of many of these self-proclaimed believers contradict every...

Donald Trump, inaugurated again on January 20, 2025, has bulldozed every institutional safeguard that once stood against unchecked authority. His second term has become an unapologetic campaign to concentrate absolute power in the executive branch, a move that shatters constitutional boundaries with resolute force. Trump’s push for complete extrajudicial dominance has stripped the courts of their autonomy, undermined legislative checks, and planted fear in the hearts of officials who once believed their positions were protected by the rule of law. His administration reveals a more brazen disregard for legal standards and a deeper entrenchment of authoritarian impulses each day....