As the United States moves forward with a new wave of tariffs under the Trump administration, the economic and geopolitical aftershocks are being felt worldwide. Stock markets are rattling, inflation is rising, and international trade relationships are being put to the test. With the specter of a recession looming and countries cautiously stepping up to the negotiating table, it’s clear we are at a critical inflection point in global economic policy.

It would be laughable if it weren’t so infuriating. The Trump administration has decided that one of the biggest threats to America isn’t corruption in Washington, environmental destruction, or the growing gap between the ultra-rich and everyone else. No, according to Trump’s Department of Justice, the real enemy is Habitat for Humanity. Yes, you read that right. The organization best known for building homes for struggling families with volunteer labor and charitable donations is now in the federal government’s crosshairs.

The Trump administration continues to expose its contradictions on immigration and foreign policy, embracing policies that reward the wealthy while punishing the vulnerable. On the domestic front, the administration is aggressively pursuing mass deportations and attempting to strip birthright citizenship from millions, all while rolling out a new “Gold Card” visa that allows the ultra-rich to buy their way into the country.

In recent years, the rights of transgender individuals have become a focal point in national discussions, with debates intensifying over policies affecting their daily lives. Amidst this backdrop, several cities and states have taken proactive measures to support and protect the transgender community, emphasizing the fundamental right of every individual to live authentically and comfortably. As conservative-led initiatives attempt to roll back rights and access for transgender individuals, cities like Worcester and Boston, Massachusetts, are stepping up, offering sanctuary protections for trans people.

Donald Trump’s latest post—featuring a fake magazine cover declaring “LONG LIVE THE KING”—is more than just another self-aggrandizing stunt. It’s an affront to the very foundation of the United States of America. We are a nation explicitly built on the rejection of monarchy, on the principle that no single person should wield absolute power over the people. The American Revolution was fought to rid this land of kings, and the U.S.

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