Weekend at Donnie’s: The Undead Spectacle of Trump’s Shadow Presidency

Weekend at Donnie’s: The Undead Spectacle of Trump’s Shadow Presidency By Janet Kira Lessin & Minerva AIwww.elephantsinourrooms.com When Liz Cheney described Donald Trump as someone who “slurs through speeches like he’s gargling grave dirt,” it wasn’t just deliciously acerbic — it was heartbreakingly accurate. And it taps into a broader, deeper sense of dread spreading …

The Betrayal of Truth: How Bill Maher Became a Court Jester to Authoritarianism

The Betrayal of Truth: How Bill Maher Became a Court Jester to Authoritarianism Janet Kira Lessin With Minerva In an era when the world teeters between freedom and authoritarianism, public intellectuals — comedians included — are more crucial than ever. Yet instead of standing firm against the creeping threat, Bill Maher seems increasingly determined to …