There is a particular kind of news story that makes you stop scrolling not because it’s shocking but because it’s so absurd you have to read it twice to make sure you understood it correctly. The story of a former Olympic canoe racer named Davey Hearn getting indicted on a felony charge for allegedly damagingContinue reading “The Reflecting Pool Indictment Is a Perfect Snapshot of What This Administration Actually Cares About”
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AI Bans Just Got Way More Terrifying: What Happens When They Come For The Platforms You Actually Depend On
So I have been thinking. And the more I think about it, the more I realize that what I wrote about before, as serious as I believe it was and as seriously as I stand behind every word of it, did not go far enough. Because I have had a realization since then that hasContinue reading “AI Bans Just Got Way More Terrifying: What Happens When They Come For The Platforms You Actually Depend On”
AI Bans Are Here. I Told You So. Now Let’s Talk About Why This Is Bad.
I said it before. I said it on this very blog, on Interfaith Intrepid, back when folks were still treating artificial intelligence like it was some kind of science fiction novelty that only tech bros in San Francisco cared about. I said that the AI bans were coming, and I said that they were notContinue reading “AI Bans Are Here. I Told You So. Now Let’s Talk About Why This Is Bad.”
Lockdown 2.0? Why 2026 Is Starting to Feel Like 2020 Again
As of Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the war involving the United States, Iran, and Israel has now reached a point where its consequences are no longer just military or geopoliticalâthey are economic, societal, and deeply personal. There are now growing discussions about potential energy shortages tied to the ongoing conflict, especially with instability in criticalContinue reading “Lockdown 2.0? Why 2026 Is Starting to Feel Like 2020 Again”
Annual Arc: Echoes of a Tumultuous Tide
As 2025 concludes, the United States stands at a pivotal juncture. The past year has been marked by significant policy shifts, legal decisions, and economic developments, all of which will have lasting implications. In this year-end reflection, we examine the key events that have defined 2025 and their potential trajectories. 1. Trump Administration’s Policy ShiftsContinue reading “Annual Arc: Echoes of a Tumultuous Tide”
đď¸ Interfaith Friday #28: Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission Faces Criticism
On May 1, 2025, President Donald Trump established a Religious Liberty Commission aimed at investigating and promoting policies to protect religious freedom in the U.S. Critics argue that the commission caters predominantly to White evangelicals and Christian nationalists, potentially undermining the religious liberty of minority faiths and secular citizens. Experts express concern over the commission’sContinue reading “đď¸ Interfaith Friday #28: Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission Faces Criticism”
The Leftâs Shameful Hypocrisy in the Government Shutdown: Anti-Worker Politics Disguised as Progressivism
The current government shutdown has exposed something deeply disturbing about the state of so-called progressivism in America. As the federal government teeters on the brink of chaos, there are voices, voices that claim to be on the left, calling for the shutdown to continue. They present it as some kind of moral or political strategy,Continue reading “The Leftâs Shameful Hypocrisy in the Government Shutdown: Anti-Worker Politics Disguised as Progressivism”
đď¸ Interfaith Friday #26: Quakers March for Immigrant Rights
In May 2025, a group of Quakers embarked on a 300-mile march from New York City to Washington, D.C., protesting the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration policies. The marchers, representing the Religious Society of Friends, aim to deliver the 1657 “Flushing Remonstrance,” a historic document advocating for religious freedom, to symbolize their commitment to inclusive andContinue reading “đď¸ Interfaith Friday #26: Quakers March for Immigrant Rights”
Even After the Senate Votes, the Shutdown Could Still Continue
The ongoing government shutdown has already stretched far beyond the expectations of most observers. Yet in many discussions, there is an implicit assumption: once the Senate secures enough votes to reopen the government, normal operations will resume. This assumption, however, oversimplifies the reality of U.S. governance and ignores the crucial role of the president andContinue reading “Even After the Senate Votes, the Shutdown Could Still Continue”
The Shutdown Could Keep GoingâEven If the Senate Votes to Reopen
The government shutdown is still dragging on, and the media narrative has largely fallen into a familiar pattern. Headlines reassure us that a deal is âjust around the corner,â that ânormal operations will resume soon,â or that ânegotiations are progressing.â Yet anyone who has been closely observing the current administrationâs approach to executive power knowsContinue reading “The Shutdown Could Keep GoingâEven If the Senate Votes to Reopen”