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Anne Frank Center says Trump’s comments on Antisemitism are a “pathetic asterisk of condescension”

February 21, 2025 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

A stinging rebuke of Trump’s first real comments on the issue.

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: Antisemitism, Jewish Community Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, politics, St. Paul, Twin Cities

With the Time That is Given to Us: The Importance of the Quest/Hero Myth in an Era of Oppression”

February 21, 2025 by thestakemag Leave a Comment

Frodo, Harry, and Katniss remind me, and all of us, that we are all part of the resistance

Filed Under: Culture, Featured, Movies Tagged With: Donald Trump, Harry Potter, Hero's journey, Joey Armstrong, Joseph Campbell, Lord of the Rings, politics

“Let’s start with you, Milo…” Bill Maher shows how not to fight the alt-right

February 18, 2025 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

A “pathetic douchey little ass” yucks it up with Bill Maher on HBO. We all lose.

Filed Under: Culture, Featured, Politics Tagged With: Alt-right, Bill Maher, Larry Wilmore, Milo Yiannouplos, politics, racism, White Power

Refugee Chaos: Trump Has “Turned the Rules Upside Down”

February 1, 2025 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

That chaotic implementation has left lives in limbo.

Filed Under: Culture, Politics Tagged With: Donald Trump, Islamophobia, Muslim Ban, politics

“This Machine Kills Fascists:” Creativity as Protest in the Era of President Trump

January 31, 2025 by thestakemag Leave a Comment

The great artists of the world remind you every damn day that our voices matter

Filed Under: Culture, Featured, Politics Tagged With: Ava Duvernay, Fascism, Hayao Miyazaki, Joey Armstrong, politics, This Machine Kills Fascists

David Harbour brings down the f*cking house at SAG Awards.

January 30, 2025 by thestakemag Leave a Comment

“We will get past the lies. We will hunt monsters.”

Filed Under: Culture, Featured, Movies Tagged With: David Harbour, politics, Stranger Things

How Minnesota’s Somali Muslims Are Raising a 10,000-Person Anti-Hate Army

January 25, 2025 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

The large refugee community in Minnesota is a big target for bigotry, and tensions are expected to get worse. But they’ve got a plan.

Filed Under: Culture, Featured, Politics Tagged With: Islamophobia, Minnesota, politics

Have We Elected President Frank TJ Mackey?

December 16, 2024 by thestakemag 1 Comment

Respect the Trump. And tame the Country.

Filed Under: Culture, Featured, Movies Tagged With: Donald Trump, Magnolia, P.T. Anderson, politics, Tom Cruise

Rogue One: satisfying cinema, and an important reminder that rebellion is a nasty business.

December 13, 2024 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

A politically ripe blockbuster and a testament to the value of our popular entertainments.

Filed Under: Featured, Movies, Reviews Tagged With: Disney, Donald Trump, politics, Rebellion, Rogue One, Star Wars

America’s first Somali Legislator faces threats and abuse in Washington, DC

December 7, 2024 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

Representative Omar’s experience is indicative of the daily experience of American Muslims

Filed Under: Culture, Featured, Politics Tagged With: Ilhan Omar, Islam, Islamophobia, politics, racism

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