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ICE Kills Good
Federal Agents Murder Unarmed U.S. Citizen as Minneapolis Fights Back
 • James Cruce
ICE Killings: 44 Dead in One Year. We Know Their Names
43 people are dead since Trump's ICE crackdown: 4 shot by agents, 37 in custody—one ruled homicide. Congress doubled funding. No agent charged. Full…
 • James Cruce
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…
 • James Cruce
Redistricting Showdown: Texas Democrats Take a Stand
Walkout Heard ‘Round the Nation
 • James Cruce
Social Security Expansion: Enhancing Benefits to Preserve American Dignity
Social Security Turns 90
 • James Cruce
ICE’s Phone Dragnet: Warrantless Surveillance of Your Block
ICE spent $5 million on a tool that lets agents draw a digital fence around your neighborhood, identify every phone inside it, and follow those devices…
 • James Cruce
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…
 • James Cruce
From Raids to Resistance: How the ‘No Kings’ Protests Are Shaping Immigration Justice
The ‘No Kings’ protests have become a defining moment in the fight for immigration justice, challenging federal crackdowns with mass mobilization and…
 • James Cruce
Emergency Theater in D.C.: What the Law Actually Allows—and What It Doesn’t
A Citizen's Guide to Military Deployment, Presidential Powers, and Your Rights in the Nation's Capital
 • James Cruce
From Redactions to Revelations: The Escalating Fight for Full Epstein File Disclosure
Latest updates on the Epstein files disclosure battle in Congress. Learn about new document releases, the Transparency Act, and the fight between DOJ…
 • James Cruce
Surveillance on Trial: The New Wave of Resistance Against Palantir’s Expanding Empire
Discover how activists, tech workers, and lawmakers are fighting back against Palantir's growing surveillance empire. Learn about recent victories and…
 • James Cruce
Modern Christian Nationalism: How Religious Politics Is Reshaping America (2024 Analysis)
Explore how modern Christian nationalism is transforming American politics, from historical revivals to current policy changes. Learn about its impact…
 • James Cruce
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