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The Rebellious Roots Mother's Day

Mother’s Day began with women who fought slavery, war, and disease — and believed mothers had a public duty to shape a more just society.

May 11 •

How We Reclaim the Feed

Wide Awake America just became one of the Top 100 fastest-growing news Substacks. Here’s why that matters.

May 8 •

What Is DeSantis Desperate to Keep Buried

May 5 •

When the Guns Turned on Students

Four students were gunned down by national guardsman at Kent State 55 years ago. Are we on the brink of deadly escalation again?

May 4 •

Pete vs. Gavin: How Two Democrats Enter the Lion’s Den—and Only One Tames It

Buttigieg challenges the manosphere without compromise. Newsom smiles through bigotry. The difference isn’t just style—it’s strategy

May 2 •

Apartheid Redux: How Billionaires Shaped by White Supremacy Are Fueling America’s Democratic Collapse

Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, David Sacks — and the South African blueprint behind today’s authoritarian threat

Apr 29 •

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