This Week’s Big Stories (And a Few You Slept On)
The Tate Brothers in Florida, lobbying reform, Dems fight back, and more
Hey Cherished Troublemaker,
A lot happened this week. Some of it made headlines, some of it deserved to, and some of it... well, we’re still trying to process. But if you blinked and missed something, don’t worry—we’ve got you.
Here’s your weekly recap of the biggest stories + a few underrated gems.
Spring Break with the Tates!
📌 What’s the deal? “Alleged” sex traffickers being investigated in multiple countries arrive in Florida and nearly immediately get slapped with charges. What gives?
Lobbying Reform? Nah. Let’s Burn it Down
📌 Why it matters: As some states try to reign in the elected official to lobbyist pipeline, we propose more aggressive controls.
Banning Lobbyists Won’t Cut It—We Need a Political Revolution
Politicians love to promise they'll "drain the swamp." But once they're in power, that swamp only seems to get murkier. President Trump, re-inaugurated on January 20, 2025, is no exception. Within hours, he signed Executive Order 14148, dramatically undoing many of his predecessor's policies. Among these actions was the revocation of Biden's ethics rule…
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The Bros Are Rising: Here’s Our Playbook
📌 Bottom line: The Nazi Cosplay Dudes are up to some bullshit. Let’s NOT.
The Far-Right is Mobilizing. Are We Ready to Fight Back?
In a chilling display of organized white supremacist activity, the extremist group Patriot Front recently marched on the South Carolina Statehouse, while in Tennessee, white nationalist factions are actively expanding their networks and preparing for potential conflict. These events are not isolated; they’re part of a broader escalation of far-right extremism in America, one that demands urgent attention.
📰 Other stories worth your time:
📌 The Resistance Has Claws! Turns Out It Doesn’t Take Balls to Fight Back
📌 The Supremes Peep Gun Manufacturer Responsibility & It’s a Bad Look
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That’s it for this week. Read, share, and impress people in your group chat with your political knowledge. We’ll be back soon with more.
Stay informed (and mildly entertained),
The CC Team