Planets & Transits
New Moon in Leo August 12, 2026
The New Moon arrives in Leo August 12 at 8:36 PM UTC, and with it comes a singular...
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
We’re told the crime wave is on our doorstep , lurking in the alley, armed and dangerous, waiting for the chance to strike. But, every crime statistic has a backstory , and it’s not always about “bad people.” From the breadlines of the 1930s to today’s red-state crime surges, something bigger fuels desperation like dry timber feeds fire. The same leaders crying “law and order” are often the ones writing the rules that make communities unsafe in the first place.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Franklin D. Roosevelt, when pressed for bold action during the Great Depression, famously told activists: “Now go out there and make me do it.” It wasn’t a throwaway line , it was a roadmap. The people had to push. He knew change wasn’t handed down from the heavens; it was wrenched from the hands of power by a determined public. Today, as inequality deepens, political gridlock calcifies, and authoritarianism creeps like black mold, the question isn’t whether we need another Roosevelt moment. The question is: Who’s going to be the force that makes it happen?
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- Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
We’ve all heard the advice to “stop and smell the roses”—to slow down and appreciate the beauty around us. And yes, that’s good advice. But these days, with so much noise pollution, nonsense, and manipulation bombarding us, we also need to stop and smell something else: the B.S.
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When the game is rigged and the referees have gone home, maybe it’s time the other team picked up the ball and started calling their own plays. That’s the debate now bubbling up from California to New York as Democrats stare down a Republican Party gleefully rewriting the rules of democracy, and drawing new lines on the map to make sure the other side never wins again.
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What if I told you the 2026 election theft isn't something coming in the future—it’s already underway? Not with ballot-stuffing or broken machines, but with memos, executive orders, and backdoor data grabs disguised as “security.” While most folks are arguing over gas prices and social media bans, the Trump administration is quietly installing the machinery of electoral control—one voter roll at a time.
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- Written by: William E. Halal
Trump's reign may be collapsing under its own weight. But what fills the vacuum—reform or ruin—could shape America's future for generations.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
When a nation begins to trade its freedom for fear, history warns us that the bargain rarely ends well. The subtle surrender of liberty is not always forced—it is often volunteered. We’ve seen this movie before, yet here we are again, watching the credits roll in real time. The image of a citizen handing over their wallet to a smiling strongman captures more than irony—it captures a national tragedy in the making.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
The Supreme Court just handed the Trump-aligned Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to the Social Security Administration’s deepest data vaults—while shielding DOGE from public oversight. If that doesn’t convince you that today’s Supreme Court is a menace to American democracy, I’m not sure what will. It’s time to stop pretending this Court is a neutral umpire. The solution? Expand the Court. Dilute the reactionary 6-3 bloc before it locks us into an authoritarian future.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Collapse is rarely sudden. Civilizations fall slowly through environmental decline, systemic decay, and elite blindness. From the Maya to Rome, history offers chilling parallels to our own time. We’re the first to see collapse coming—and possibly the last with a chance to stop it.
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- Written by: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
From giant portraits hanging in federal buildings to military parades timed to a birthday, the spectacle of power is making a comeback in American politics. It’s not just a branding move—it’s a warning sign. When leaders begin to mimic the visual language of dictators, it’s time to ask ourselves: are we still looking at democracy, or something far more fragile?
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
It didn’t start with Trump, but it might end with him. For over a century, American democracy has been slowly auctioned off—deal by deal, donor by donor—until the line between public service and personal profit no longer exists. From shadowy foundations to crypto schemes backed by autocrats, the corruption we once considered scandalous has become business as usual. This isn’t just a crisis of politics—it’s a crisis of survival for the Republic itself.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
It’s Mother’s Day tomorrow, so what better time to talk about betrayal? Not the chocolate-and-roses kind, but the systemic, generational kind—the kind that puts mothers in institutions, brands women as witches, and today, strips away their healthcare one law at a time. My grandmother, Emma Averitt, lived through it. And now, as the GOP drags us backward through time, the rest of us might too.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
What happens when a nation confuses comfort with character? When expediency becomes the national pastime? In a recent conversation between David Brooks and Scott Galloway, something profound was revealed — not through what was said, but what was still left unsaid. True conservatism isn’t just missing in America; it’s dead. And what replaced it isn’t progress — it’s moral drift. Let’s talk about why that matters more than most of us want to admit.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Everywhere you look, democracy is fraying. And it’s not just the usual suspects. From the polite parliament halls of Europe to the fractured federation of America, and yes, even up there in Canada — the cracks are no longer subtle. But this isn’t new. In fact, it’s old. As old as campfires and cattle. Today’s headlines might scream about elections and extremists, but the real story is deeper: a betrayal that began long before ballots were printed or tweets were launched.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
What if the cornerstone of your freedom—your right to not be imprisoned without cause—was quietly dismantled while the media focused on polls and personalities? In Trump’s second term, habeas corpus isn’t just under threat—it’s on the chopping block. This isn’t speculative. It’s historical déjà vu, supercharged with steroids, unchecked power, and a vengeance tour disguised as governance.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Ever wondered if you could guess a politician’s party just by listening to them speak? No, not by their policies or their promises—but by their word choice alone. Welcome to the strange but revealing world of politically conditioned variation, where even synonyms betray your party loyalty. Sounds ridiculous? Maybe. But the science says otherwise.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Forget the old saying “all politics is local.” In today’s America, all politics is relocation. A growing number of Americans are choosing to pack up, load the U-Haul, and move somewhere politically comforting—someplace where the neighbors won’t roll their eyes at the yard sign. Welcome to the era of partisan migration, where we vote not just with ballots, but with our feet—and those feet are walking straight into ideologically gated communities.
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- Written by: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
Republicans were fuming over egg prices. Yes—eggs. Meanwhile, more than a million Americans died during the Trump administration’s chaotic handling of COVID-19, and many on the Right hardly blinked. Why is breakfast more scandalous than body bags? This isn’t just hypocrisy—it’s a deliberate strategy. When outrage is weaponized, facts no longer matter. What matters is controlling the narrative, even if it means cracking a few eggs—or truths—along the way.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
The United States is no longer just experiencing political turmoil—it’s undergoing a Silicon Valley-style hostile takeover. With mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of legal accountability, Trump and his allies are applying the "move fast and break things" approach to governance. The question is: What happens when the U.S. government itself collapses?
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Trump’s State of the Union address was exactly what we’ve come to expect—an avalanche of deception, theatrics, and outright lies. But Bernie Sanders wasn’t having it. In a scathing response, he dismantled Trump’s biggest fabrications, exposing how they serve the billionaire class while ignoring the struggles of ordinary Americans. If you were waiting for someone to call out the charade, Bernie delivered. Let’s break it down.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Feeling powerless? You’re not alone. Every day, people throw up their hands and say, "There’s nothing I can do about it." Whether it’s climate change, political chaos in Washington, or the creeping rise of authoritarianism, resignation is the easy road. But here’s the thing—doing nothing is exactly what those in power are counting on. The truth? You have more power than you think. And it doesn’t take much effort to use it.
