ICE Kills Good

Federal Agents Murder Unarmed U.S. Citizen as Minneapolis Fights Back

Jan 8 • James Cruce

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39 Countries, Zero Headlines: The Travel Ban That Took Effect Yesterday

Trump's expanded travel ban affects 39 countries starting January 1, 2026. The December proclamation removed family exemptions—and mainstream media…

Jan 2 • James Cruce

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December 2025

47 Laws Take Effect January 1: The Coordinated Attack on Rights—and the Resistance

47 new state laws take effect January 1, 2026, impacting LGBTQ+ rights, voting access, immigrant communities, and reproductive freedom. See what changes…

Dec 23, 2025 • James Cruce

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Evangelical Ministers Are Running as Democrats to Fight Christian Nationalism

At least seven white Christian clergy, including a Liberty University graduate, have declared 2026 campaigns. They’re betting that reclaiming faith…

Dec 17, 2025 • James Cruce

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America on the Watchlist: Why Democracy Monitors Are Warning

The U.S. The U.S. just joined countries under international democracy watch. Learn what CIVICUS criteria reveal about American civic space—and how to…

Dec 11, 2025 • James Cruce

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ImmigrationOS: How Palantir’s $30M System Turns Your Neighbor Into a Target

ImmigrationOS is Palantir's $30M surveillance system helping ICE track and deport immigrants. 65% of detainees have no convictions. Here's who profits.

Dec 3, 2025 • James Cruce

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November 2025

What I Learned Writing 55 Articles Against Authoritarianism

One Year of Resist and Rise - A year ago, I launched Resist and Rise with a simple idea: thorough research and clear analysis could help us focus our…

Nov 28, 2025 • James Cruce

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The Deportation Panopticon

How Palantir Turned Every Database Into an ICE Watchlist - Palantir ICE surveillance doesn't just track immigrants—it monitors every government database…

Nov 26, 2025 • James Cruce

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How Local Organizing Is Defeating Christian Nationalism in Public Schools

Local coalitions are blocking Christian nationalist policies in schools across America. Here's how faith leaders, parents, and Republicans are defending…

Nov 20, 2025 • James Cruce

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Christian Nationalism Resistance: Global Movements and Local Action That Works

Discover effective strategies for resisting Christian nationalism, from local grassroots movements to global coalitions. Evidence-based approaches for…

Nov 13, 2025 • James Cruce

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Flashpoints and Fault Lines: How Christian Nationalism Is Reshaping State Education Laws

Explore how Christian nationalism influences state education laws and policies. Analysis of legal battles, constitutional concerns, and impacts on…

Nov 5, 2025 • James Cruce

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October 2025

Seven Mountains Strategy Explained: Christian Nationalism (2025)

Discover how the Seven Mountains Strategy shapes Christian nationalism through key networks like ADF, FRC, and Project 2025. Learn about dominionism's…

Oct 29, 2025 • James Cruce

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