2025
The CEO-Dictator Playbook
Musk's attack on the United States government is strategic and systematic.
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2025
The CEO-Dictator Playbook
Musk's attack on the United States government is strategic and systematic.
2025
The People vs. the (Wannabe) Dictators
The American people are beginning to stir against the nakedly corrupt authoritarian takeover of our democracy.
Breaking Frames
The Betrayal of American Freedom
Will Americans surrender their constitutional freedom to an unelected corporate dictator?
The Political Mind: Q&A with Dr. Lakoff
In today's edition of FrameLab: First, a link to a thoughtful piece by Antonia Scatton, who writes a
Breaking Frames
Trump's Reckless Price Surge: Framing Tariffs As Economic Betrayal
Trump's reckless price surge will hit American families hard by driving up costs on everything from groceries
Breaking Frames
Daddy Issues: Why Republicans frame Trump as a father figure
Once you understand Strict Father Morality, you understand Republican politics
January 6
Political Poison: Trump's January 6 pardons betray American values
Plus: Food prices will skyrocket if Trump carries out his mass deportation plans
Breaking Frames
Framing Power: How Political Metaphors Shape Democracy
In today's newsletter: First, a short (3 minute) analysis of how the New York Times used a troubling
Breaking Frames
Joe Biden's farewell warning: Oligarchy threatens democracy
The worst problems of the 21st century stem from the fact that a handful of greedy individuals and corporations have chosen to sacrifice the public good for their own private profit.
Breaking Frames
Desperate for 'despotism.' LA fire fuels NYT writer's authoritarian fantasy
'This infantile "I want a big daddy figure to reassure me" attitude goes a long way to explaining how Trump got a second term.'
Cognitive Bias
90 percent will click this post. Here's why
The 'wisdom of crowds' and the power of persuasion
Breaking Frames
Disaster frame: Republicans exploit Los Angeles fires to spread partisan lies
Plus: Important FrameLab Book Club details