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A pattern of denial: The Obama cartoon and racialized governance

February 12, 2026

Black History Month, offensive official presidential social media post, Central Park Five, racist, birther lies, Obama, MLK Day, Trump A ?pattern of denial: The Obama cartoon and racialized governance by George Cassidy Payne 1083 words On a February morning in 2026, the opening days of Black History Month, something unthinkable appeared on the official social media
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Where Is Your Line? (Hint: Silence Is a Decision)

February 12, 2026

Where Is Your Line? (Hint: Silence Is a Decision) by Rob Okun 836 words I have a question I never imagined I’d have to ask in the United States. Not, “Are you worried about where the country is heading?” We’re past that. It’s a question I keep asking myself — and now I’m asking you:
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When ICE becomes the face of a wider legitimacy crisis

February 7, 2026

When ICE becomes the face of a wider legitimacy crisis by Sophia Gonzalez 856 words Why has ICE become a national flashpoint even for people who are not at immediate risk of deportation? The answer isn’t simply immigration policy. It is legitimacy. Under this administration, enforcement has become a public language of governance—highly visible, often forceful, and
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