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A Retreat with a Threat: The Dangerous Saga of Federalizing the National Guard

President Donald Trump is temporarily halting his effort to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland after encountering multiple legal obstacles that prevented their street deployment. This abrupt reversal, paired with Trump's threat to return with a 'much different and stronger form,' represents a chilling assault on constitutional norms and the delicate balance of federalism that safeguards our liberties.

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The Mamdani Revolution: How New York's New Mayor Could Transform Urban Governance

Zohran Mamdani became New York City's first Muslim mayor with a promise to transform government for the working class through expansive policies like taxing the rich and providing free childcare. This historic moment represents a courageous embrace of democratic socialism that could fundamentally reshape American urban governance toward greater economic justice.

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The Great Betrayal: How the Kansas Chiefs Abandoned Their Missouri Roots

The Kansas Chiefs have betrayed their Missouri roots by accepting a lucrative stadium deal from Kansas, marking one of the most lopsided stadium deals in sports history. This act of corporate greed and betrayal cuts deep into the heart of Missouri's identity and represents everything wrong with modern sports franchising.

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The Erratic Tariff Theatre: How Empty Threats Undermine American Economic Credibility

President Donald Trump made numerous tariff threats and promises throughout 2025, many of which materialized into new import taxes while others remain unrealized as the year ends. This erratic approach to trade policy represents a dangerous departure from stable economic principles and threatens the very foundations of global commerce that have fueled American prosperity for decades.

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The Unavoidable Truth: How One Man Nearly Shattered American Democracy

Special Counsel Jack Smith testified that the January 6th Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Donald Trump, whom he described as the 'most culpable and most responsible person' in the criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election. This devastating testimony reveals how one man's quest for power nearly shattered American democracy, proving that no individual is above the law and that truth must ultimately prevail.

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The Weaponization of Child Care Funding: A Dangerous Precedent for American Democracy

The Trump administration is freezing child care funds to all states, demanding more verification due to fraud concerns, while specifically targeting Minnesota with additional hurdles. This politically motivated action recklessly jeopardizes essential services for families and threatens to collapse an already stressed childcare system.