Trump’s tariffs are an authoritarian power grab, pure and simple

In early April, the Trump administration announced a sweeping new round of tariffs, targeting imports across a wide array of sectors. These measures, which build on his earlier trade war during his first term, have been roundly described by economists as a mistake. They will likely raise prices for American consumers, disrupt global supply chains,…

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Humanitarianism in crisis and the collapse of pluralism

The humanitarian system in crisis

Humanitarianism, if you hadn’t noticed, is in crisis. As expected, the “stop work” notices issued in the US by the Trump administration have now turned into termination notices for most humanitarian and aid work. It’s important to understand that the engineered collapse of the US and possibly wider humanitarian systems is not a standalone event.…

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Killing Camelot: Oligarchy & CEO Assassination

Techno Dystopian Camelot

The Kind and his Champion Marvel Arthurianism, CEO assassination, and populist resistance in the age of techno-oligarchic feudalism On January 20th, a would-be king strode onto the inauguration / coronation stage and declared the dawn of America’s “Golden Age”. No miracle, no heavenly sword pulled from a stone, had graced his rule with a divine…

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