Monthly Archives: February 2026

This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Democracies.

Posted on February 28, 2026 by 34orion

Once released, feathers scatter.
Once amplified, lies scale.

What made sense in the dial-up era may not make sense in the age of monetized outrage.
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How Many Donald Trumps Does It Take To Change A Lightbulb?

Posted on February 22, 2026 by 34orion

Fear demands attention. It always has. Some express it in tears, some in anger, some in power. But laughter is the one response fear cannot survive, because it refuses to grant fear authority over the moment Continue reading →

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How Many Donald Trump’s Does It Take To Change A Light Bulb?

Posted on February 21, 2026 by 34orion

A routine medical visit becomes a reflection on public life: fear, noise, and why humor may be the only response that refuses to play the same game as power. Continue reading →

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The Pomeranian Presidency.

Posted on February 15, 2026 by 34orion

Just before falling asleep on Tuesday night, my phone — resting peacefully on my night table — chirped. Then chirped again. Then again. I have a rule about checking my phone before bed. The phone at that hour is a … Continue reading →

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Not A Mistake: Donald Trump and the Politics of “Not a Mistake”

Posted on February 8, 2026 by 34orion

It is not a mistake… When federal prosecutors in Minneapolis sought a warrant to collect evidence from Renee Goods’ vehicle after the shooting, they were told to stand down. They were told by senior officials in the White House, including … Continue reading →

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