Articles, Authoritarianism, Civil Rights, Constitutional Rights, Investigative Reporting

Militarized Enforcement and the Quiet Collapse of Sanctuary in America

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THE SHATTERED THRESHOLD: 44 Episodes of Trump/ICE Violence in 24 Days of Ruin By Janet Kira Lessin with Sasha Alex Lessin, Ph.D. Updated: January 24, 2026 I am writing this while I am still gasping for air. As a journalist, I am trained to maintain professional distance, but as an American, I am reeling. We …

Archetypes, Articles, Consciousness, Constitutional Rights

THE DUTY OF DISSENT: NAVIGATING THE BOUNDARIES OF MILITARY LEGALITY

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THE DUTY OF DISSENT: NAVIGATING THE BOUNDARIES OF MILITARY LEGALITY By Janet Kira Lessin, Contributing Author: Sasha Alex Lessin, Ph.D. The integrity of a military force rests not only on its discipline but also on its capacity for moral and legal discernment. While the chain of command is essential for operational success, it is not …