THE MUTILATION DOCTRINE: 250 Years from Liberty to Liability

THE MUTILATION DOCTRINE: 250 Years from Liberty to Liability By Janet Kira Lessin with Sasha Alex Lessin, Ph.D. SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026 — As the United States stumbles toward its 250th anniversary this July, the “Spirit of ’76” has been replaced by the “Shattering of ’26.” While the administration prepares for a grand “Salute to …

The “Donroe Doctrine” & The Arctic Siege: Trump’s Global Real Estate Grab

The “Sovereign Sanctuaries” Series: Reclaiming Our Home, Our Humanity The “Donroe Doctrine” & The Arctic Siege: Trump’s Global Real Estate Grab By Janet Kira Lessin with Sasha Alex Lessin, Ph.D. The year 2026 has marked a chilling transformation in global politics. President Trump’s administration has aggressively unveiled what critics are calling the “Donroe Doctrine”—a dangerous …

THE DUTY OF DISSENT: NAVIGATING THE BOUNDARIES OF MILITARY LEGALITY

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 …