They Think We’re Stupid

Mary Coughlin

Published on: 30/06/2025

They think we’re too confused to notice. This post unpacks the strategy behind the lies—and why clarity, truth, and courage are the antidote.

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Performative Lying: When Power Stops Pretending

Mary Coughlin

Published on: 30/06/2025

Performative lying isn’t about persuasion—it’s about control. This post explores how public lies erode truth, test loyalty, and threaten democracy itself.

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When Hatred Hides Behind Solidarity

Mary Coughlin

Published on: 27/06/2025

A trauma-informed response to the political attacks on Zohran Mamdani: unpacking the dangers of Islamophobia disguised as antisemitism, and calling for a justice-rooted solidarity that honors all of our humanity.

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When Democracy Bleeds: A Trauma-Informed Reckoning

Mary Coughlin

Published on: 16/06/2025

A trauma-informed reckoning with political violence in Minnesota, exposing the cost of authoritarian leadership—and why care is the most radical response.

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