Category: Political
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Trump’s Second Term Echos the Warning in Revelations
There is a reason why some of Trump’s fundamentalist Christian followers are not particularly concerned with the current breakdown of the federal system: they are awaiting the rapture. The concept of living out eternity on Earth as one of the chosen few is likened to a drug. The similarities between current events and some interpretations… Read more
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Deprogramming The MAGA Cult
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and brainwashing use similar methods to rewire the brain to achieve a change in thinking. Both are somewhat controversial. While CBT is guided by a therapist, it is largely performed by the subject on themselves. Brainwashing, on the other hand, is carried out by a controlling person or group through various… Read more
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Fighting Back Pays Off
1. Federal Courts Blocking DOGE’s Access to Treasury Department Payment Systems: A federal judge has temporarily limited DOGE’s access to the U.S. Treasury’s payment systems. This decision came after concerns were raised about DOGE’s attempts to halt funds to agencies like the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which provides humanitarian aid globally. Critics argue… Read more
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A Day of Protest 2/5
On February 5, 2025, a series of coordinated protests are planned across all 50 U.S. states, organized by the 50501 Movement—standing for “50 states, 50 protests, one day.” These demonstrations aim to express opposition to President Donald Trump’s recent policies and executive orders, particularly those related to immigration and the pardoning of January 6 participants.… Read more
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Call Your Representatives
Today, while reading through comments on Reddit, I was reminded of the power of calling your representatives to make your voice heard. This point was also emphasized during a meeting my wife and I attended over the weekend with Indivisible Nebraska. Although you may only reach a staffer when you call, those conversations matter. Calls… Read more
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Winner-Take-All vs. Congressional District System
Nebraska’s Electoral College Debate: Winner-Take-All vs. Congressional District System Nebraska has once again found itself at the center of a heated political debate over its unique method of allocating Electoral College votes. As one of only two states—alongside Maine—that do not use a winner-take-all system, Nebraska currently awards two electoral votes to the statewide popular… Read more
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The Assault on Black History Month
The Republican Party and the Setback in Equal Rights: A Critical Examination In recent years, the Republican Party has increasingly been at the center of debates regarding civil rights, voting rights, and racial equality in the United States. While the party historically played a crucial role in the abolition of slavery and the passage of… Read more