From Garage Start‑Ups to Trade‑War Turbulence
China tariffs + HK postal halt wreck US dropship margins. Can garage 3‑D print farms & makerspaces save micro‑stores? Dive in for survival tactics, tariff hacks, open‑source pivots—read the playbook!!
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When Power Refuses the Law: Presidential Defiance and the Ethics of Obedience
When Presidents defy the Supreme Court, democracy is tested. Explore five pivotal moments where power clashed with law—judged through the eyes of Adams, Rawls, and Aristotle.
Legal Battle Over Deportation to El Salvador
A federal court ruled the Trump administration defied a judicial order; ethical analysis found it failed all frameworks, symbolizing a grave threat to rule of law and constitutional integrity.
Analysis of Leticia James' Speech - April 2025
Letitia James' speech was ethically analyzed, revealing strong alignment with justice, equity, and civil rights through Adams’, Rawls’, and Aristotle’s frameworks—visually captured in an allegory.
America's Choice Moral Algorithm vs. The Dark Enlightenment
The challenge to Adams' algorithm has never been more explicit or comprehensive than it is today. From the Dark Enlightenment's philosophical rejection of democratic equality to Project 2025's institutional blueprint for concentrated executive power
Moral Algorithm the DNA of American Governance
John Adams' founding principle—that government exists for the common good—shaped American democracy. This moral algorithm explains cycles in U.S. history, linking political philosophy, ethics, and governance to rising inequality or reform.
Rethinking Rights
This article critiques rights absolutism in U.S. politics, arguing it fosters division and moral gridlock. It proposes a Trivium-based, pluralistic approach that balances rights with civic responsibility, democratic dialogue, and adaptive justice rooted in community.
Executive Power, Electoral Trust, and the Ethics of Access
Trump’s EO 14159 claims to protect elections—but mirrors 2024’s voter suppression tactics. Millions were purged, ballots rejected, and intimidation normalized. This analysis exposes how “integrity” can mask exclusion and erode democracy.
Norway Joins European Allies in Warning Citizens About U.S. Travel
Norway joins other European nations in warning citizens about U.S. travel, citing arbitrary entry denial and lack of gender recognition. The advisory highlights risks for LGBTQ+ travelers and growing concern over U.S. immigration practices and human rights.
Dismantling the Republic for Corporate-Authoritarianism
H.R. 1295 empowers the President to dismantle federal agencies and programs, undermining public institutions and checks on power. This analysis questions its ethical, civic, and economic impact, asking: What kind of society does this produce?