Investigative Journalism | Exposing What Lies Beneath
The New Yorker published an essay questioning patriotism’s cultural status, positing that expressions of national pride have become problematic due to their association with certain demographics. Critics argue this view selectively targets patriotic symbols from some groups while ignoring similar expressions from others, revealing a bias in cultural critique based on class and aesthetics.
AmericaFest 2025 was meant to honor the legacy of Charlie Kirk. Instead, it exposed deep fractures inside the post-Trump conservative movement—over conspiracy theories, antisemitism, foreign policy, and the limits of “open debate.” As thousands gathered in Phoenix to mourn Kirk’s assassination, the movement he helped build found itself at a crossroads between discipline and disorder.
AmericaFest After Charlie Kirk: A Movement Mourning, Fracturing, and Searching for Its Future Read More
Michael Phillips argues that the focus on high-profile cases like Epstein distracts from the serious issues within the family court system affecting middle-class families. He condemns the profit-driven practices in family courts, calling for reforms such as abolishing Title IV-D incentives and ensuring due process. He urges Trump to prioritize these reforms to restore family integrity.
Forget Epstein’s Ghost—It’s Time Trump Took Aim at the Real Threat: America’s Corrupt Family Courts Read More
The article imagines a political landscape where Donald Trump, instead of joining the Republican Party, aligns with the Democrats. It explores how his populist messaging could have resonated with the Democratic base, reshaping policies and the party dynamic, while highlighting the potential disruptions in both political parties and American culture.
What If Donald Trump Had Run as a Democrat? Imagining a Wildly Different America Read More