Hasan Piker and the “Burn It Down” Crowd
“Empires never die quietly. We must END the American empire regardless.” That’s what Hasan Piker told students at Yale. He went on to warn that its fall would likely turn violent if not “managed.” That…
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Separation of Church and State: Not in the Constitution, Still Running the Debate
At the final hearing of the White House Religious Liberty Commission this week, one phrase took center stage, and not because it was being carefully defined or debated in a measured way. It was being…
Washington Spirals While DHS Still Sits Unfunded
You would think with everything flying around right now that we had landed on Side-Eye Friday, the kind of news cycle where the hits just keep coming and none of them quite top the last…
2026 Midterms: Don’t Get Distracted
While everyone is chasing the daily outrage, this is what actually matters. It’s 2026, whether it feels like it or not, and the midterms are already on the horizon. They’re starting to take shape in…
Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Gone — And Voters Didn’t Blink
There was a time when I liked Marjorie Taylor Greene. She came in loud, unapologetic, and clearly not interested in playing by Washington’s rules. At the time, that felt refreshing. A lot of people were…
Red, White, and Fluffy: Jackie and Shadow’s Eaglets Are Here
Easter weekend brought something we don’t get nearly enough of anymore, which is good news that didn’t need to be explained or argued over. Some of it came in a big, dramatic way, like the…
Side-Eye Friday: Aliens, TikTok Diagnoses, NASA Suits, and Starbucks Smiles
It’s Side-Eye Friday. The headlines are doing what they always do—pushing, spinning, and occasionally drifting into the absurd. All that’s left to do is read them… and raise an eyebrow. 👽 Aliens, Secrets, and “You…
Trump’s Speech Last Night: Big Stage, Same Message
Trump’s Speech Last Night: Big Stage, Same Message Last night, Donald Trump stood in front of the country and delivered what was framed as a major address. The setting was formal. The tone was serious.…
The Internet’s Latest Meltdown: A Military Helicopter at Kid Rock’s House
A military helicopter flew low over Kid Rock’s house, someone hit record, and the internet immediately lost its mind. Within minutes, people were tossing around accusations about taxpayer money, special favors, and who approved what,…
Side-Eye Friday: Netflix Hikes, AI Prescriptions, and a Dad Who Fixed the Problem
🟡 An Americanist Side-Eye: March 27, 2026 Trump’s Nickname Isn’t the Story Anymore Donald Trump referred to Kimberly Guilfoyle as “Kimber-lay” during a White House event, which quickly made headlines. Trump: Kimberlay. Kimberly Guilfoyle. I…