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Trump’s Jan 6 Protest Isn’t Meant to Pressure Congress
Trump’s Jan 6 Protest Isn’t Meant to Pressure Congress
He’s playing the martyr and here’s why you should ignore him completely.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Dec 24, 2020
America Has to Let Go of Donald Trump
America Has to Let Go of Donald Trump
Here’s why it’ll be inching closer to fascism’s return if it doesn't.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Dec 27, 2020
Trump Made America Pay for Voting Him Out
Trump Made America Pay for Voting Him Out
And now the fascist-in-chief and his army have no plans of stopping.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Jan 10
The Attack on the Capitol Was Just a Trailer
The Attack on the Capitol Was Just a Trailer
Trumpists are not only planning violence, they’ve got a reason to keep going.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Jan 16
Despite Everything, Trump Is Going To Walk Away a Martyr
Despite Everything, Trump Is Going To Walk Away a Martyr
And here’s why this could cripple a democracy already under attack.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Jan 12
The Trump Army Will Not Stop at the Capitol Attack
The Trump Army Will Not Stop at the Capitol Attack
They know the color of their skin makes them invincible.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Jan 7
The GOP Bet the House on Authoritarianism and Lost
The GOP Bet the House on Authoritarianism and Lost
This is why America can now only turn to the Democrats to uphold democracy.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Jan 6
COVID Isn’t the Only Plague Americans Should Be Worried About
COVID Isn’t the Only Plague Americans Should Be Worried About
Authoritarianism is just as infectious.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Jan 5
Trump Almost Wrecked American Democracy But Also Showed Americans How To Save It
Trump Almost Wrecked American Democracy But Also Showed Americans How To Save It
And here’s why they should pay attention.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Jan 3
The West Has Given Authoritarianism Democratic Backing
The West Has Given Authoritarianism Democratic Backing
And this is why legitimising dictatorships is dangerous.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Dec 30, 2020
Why Trumpism Is More Dangerous for American Democracy Than Trump’s Martial Law
Why Trumpism Is More Dangerous for American Democracy Than Trump’s Martial Law
I’ve lived under military rule.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Dec 22, 2020
Why Trumpism Was the Reason Trump Was Able to Swindle Over $200M From the American People
Why Trumpism Was the Reason Trump Was Able to Swindle Over $200M From the American People
And what that means for the future of American democracy.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Dec 20, 2020
The Electoral College Vote Has Ended Trump’s Presidency, But It Hasn’t Ended Trumpism
The Electoral College Vote Has Ended Trump’s Presidency, But It Hasn’t Ended Trumpism
More marches, more violence, more Trumps.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Dec 18, 2020
Dear Republicans, the Trumps of This World Will Never Be Your Friends
Dear Republicans, the Trumps of This World Will Never Be Your Friends
All dictators are one and the same.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Dec 15, 2020
5 Lessons Americans Must Learn From This Election
5 Lessons Americans Must Learn From This Election
#3 You’re fighting the wrong enemy.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Dec 12, 2020
How The Trumps Nearly Established a Political Dynasty
How The Trumps Nearly Established a Political Dynasty
And why they still can.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Dec 10, 2020
Here’s What Americans Are Getting Wrong About This Election
Here’s What Americans Are Getting Wrong About This Election
Fascism isn’t over – it’s just getting warmed up.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Dec 9, 2020
The Republican Party Is Digging Its Own Grave, Here’s How
The Republican Party Is Digging Its Own Grave, Here’s How
Declaring war on democracy can only end in one of two ways.
Sikander Hayat Khan
Dec 7, 2020
Why Trump is Not The Real Threat to American Democracy
Why Trump is Not The Real Threat to American Democracy
This Trump is going, but what about Trumpism?
Sikander Hayat Khan
Dec 5, 2020
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