Unity and the Existential Divide in America

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In the coming months, you’ll be hearing a familiar word echoed across podiums, talk shows, and social feeds: unity. It will be offered as a balm, a shortcut, and a moral high ground. Calls to “bridge the divide” will be framed as pragmatic, even noble. But Cascadians should listen carefully, because not all appeals to … Read more

5 Strong Reasons Why Due Process Protects Freedom

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The phrase due process lies at the heart of any free and just society. It’s a moral principle that prevents the United States government and wannabe fascist dictators from wielding power arbitrarily. In essence, due process means that before the government can deprive anyone of life, liberty, or property, it must follow fair and transparent … Read more

A Troubling Trend of Domestic Terrorism and Criminal Histories: Trump’s 1500 Pardon

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In a sweeping act of clemency for the domestic terrorists, Donald Trump pardoned approximately 1,500 individuals convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection. While the move was framed as a step toward national reconciliation, it has raised significant concerns, particularly regarding the pardons granted to domestic terrorists with troubling criminal backgrounds. … Read more