Freedom
Fascism Thrives on Silence. Today, We March
‘A crucial part of combating fascism is refusing to be silent.’
Framing
17 articles
Breaking Frames
TACO: The Frame That Exposes Trump's Fear of Looking Weak
Mockery beats bluster. TACO—Trump Always Chickens Out—shows how strategic framing reveals weakness behind Trump’s threats and legal losses.
2025
More Than Flowers: The Real Memorial Day Promise
On Memorial Day, we place flowers and fold flags. We speak of honor and sacrifice. We remember the men and
Breaking Frames
Is Sexism Gavin Newsom’s 2028 Presidential Strategy?
In this edition of FrameLab: A look at Gavin Newsom's sexist strategy for 2028. A FrameLab book club
Breaking Frames
Trump’s Fake Emergency Over Trade Deficit Exposed
Trump’s trade war is based on a fake economic emergency, distorting facts to justify tariffs, gain power, and threaten U.S. stability.
2025
What 'Weird' Reveals About the Democrats' Messaging Crisis
There are no magic words. But moral attacks your base loves are the core of a winning strategy.
Breaking Frames
Gavin Newsom and the MAGA Democrat Trap
Why the California governor's MAGA pivot won't work
Breaking Frames
Daddy Issues: Why Republicans frame Trump as a father figure
Once you understand Strict Father Morality, you understand Republican politics
January 6
Political Poison: Trump's January 6 pardons betray American values
Plus: Food prices will skyrocket if Trump carries out his mass deportation plans
Breaking Frames
Framing Power: How Political Metaphors Shape Democracy
In today's newsletter: First, a short (3 minute) analysis of how the New York Times used a troubling
Breaking Frames
Disaster frame: Republicans exploit Los Angeles fires to spread partisan lies
Plus: Important FrameLab Book Club details
Framing
Virgin Mirages, Mystery Drones and Other Cognitive Delusions
How cognitive biases allow mass hysterias to cook our brains
Framing
Trump's false attack on Haitians is a racist 'Pizzagate' strategy
Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, Elon Musk, Ted Cruz and the entire Republican Party launched an ugly new racist strategy