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Jeff Siegel’s essay warns that fascism has fully arrived in America, echoing Nazi tactics through racialized deportations, moral erosion, and state violence. It critiques public silence, systemic cruelty, attacks on science and healthcare, and unchecked presidential power. Siegel urges strategic, collective resistance, declaring: “We are the new American ancestors. Act accordingly.”

Stacey Mellus rewatched Hamilton with her daughter and reflected on its relevance to Democratic politics in 2025. She praises Alexander Hamilton’s boldness and commitment to ideals, contrasting it with today’s cautious Democratic leaders who often “talk less, smile more” like Aaron Burr. Mellus urges Democrats to speak up, fight for their beliefs, and reclaim their narrative from Republican media dominance. She calls for urgent, visible leadership that inspires and connects with voters—leaders who act like they’re “running out of time.”

Stanley Lacy’s article details the Trump administration’s dismantling of public arts funding, building on decades of conservative opposition. Abrupt NEA grant cancellations in 2025 threaten small arts organizations. Trump’s politicization of cultural institutions risks silencing dissent and reducing access. Lacy warns this shift could cause lasting harm to American culture, with little political effort to reverse it.