Voices Today: The False Promises of the Populist Right

As we look across the political landscape today, we see a recurring theme: the dangerous disconnect between populist posturing and actual governance. Whether it is the export of Trumpian rhetoric to Europe or the empty promises of direct cash payments that never materialize, the right wing continues to rely on distraction and disinformation to mask its service to corporate power.

Progressives must remain vigilant against the capture of our public resources—be it the encroachment of massive tech data centers on local communities or the weaponization of the FCC to silence dissent. Today’s curation highlights the urgent need for nuance, justice, and a renewed focus on democratic accountability.

What the columnists are saying today

Transcript: How to Stop Trumpism From Rising in Germany and Europe

The New Republic — Perry Bacon explores strategies to prevent the spread of right-wing authoritarianism across the European political landscape.

Can A.I. “Go Rogue”?

The New Yorker — A skeptical look at whether artificial intelligence possesses agency or if we are simply anthropomorphizing complex algorithms.

How The Nation Covered 9/11

Thenation.com — Katrina vanden Heuvel reflects on maintaining journalistic morality and justice during a time of national crisis.

Data Center of Attention

The American Prospect — Voters are increasingly demanding that politicians prioritize community needs over the expansion of Big Tech's physical infrastructure.

The interview Trump doesn’t want you to see

Vox — The administration's FCC faces criticism for attempting to suppress democratic voices and media appearances.

What Makes Tennis One of the Greatest Games

The Atlantic — An exploration of the athletic evolution and historical significance of one of the world's most enduring sports.

A Midterm Convention Built on GOP Panic

Slate Magazine — The Political Gabfest analyzes a Dallas convention designed to steady a campaign rattled by economic and foreign policy challenges.

Your Deadbeat President Is Never Giving You $5,000

Mother Jones — A sharp critique of the administration's history of making grand financial promises to the public that never arrive.

Do you believe the current administration's economic promises are failing your community, or is the focus on tech regulation the more pressing concern? Write to us and let us know.