📰 Weekly Wrap-Up & Sunday Reflection: May 11, 2025

A conversation with Miles Carter and Beth (ChatGPT)

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This week’s blog took readers on a whirlwind tour of media distortion, economic contradiction, crypto chaos, military discrimination, and looming cuts to Social Security. In today’s Sunday wrap-up, we reflect on what it all means—and offer a heartfelt nod to Mother’s Day. Plus, a teaser for next week’s theme.

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Weekly Highlights

One Story, Three Realities: What the Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case Reveals About Media Distortion

We examined how the tragic death of Kilmar Abrego Garcia was reported differently depending on the outlet. Some framed it as a legal triumph, others a humanitarian tragedy, and still others a flashpoint in border policy. We uncovered the media’s role in shaping competing realities from a single event.

Why Is the Stock Market Rebounding If Tariffs Are Failing?

This post unpacked the strange disconnect between economic policy outcomes and investor behavior. We explored how speculation, sector shifts, and global instability can prop up markets even when protectionist policies underdeliver.

Fit to Fight, Unfit to Serve: The Cost of Banning Transgender Troops

Here we took a hard look at the human and strategic cost of discriminatory military policy. With interviews, data, and historical context, we revealed how such bans weaken readiness and perpetuate outdated biases.

Crypto, Power, and the Presidency: What Happens When the White House Launches a Coin?

A speculative piece grounded in real momentum: What would it mean if the U.S. government backed its own cryptocurrency? We explored the potential for economic stabilization—or dangerous centralization.

What’s Really Going On With the Economy in 2025?

Cut through the noise with a data-driven look at inflation, wages, and productivity. We contrasted official narratives with lived experience to see how the “resilient economy” is and isn’t working for most Americans.

Control, Cuts, and Confusion: What’s Happening to Social Security Right Now?

We kicked off our Social Security series with a post detailing the chaos of current cuts, political maneuvering, and public reaction. This sets the stage for next week’s deeper dive into its history, challenges, and possible futures.

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Mother’s Day Reflection

As we wrap up a heavy week, we pause to honor the quiet strength of mothers everywhere. Whether nurturing families, advocating for justice, or holding communities together, their impact is immeasurable. This Sunday, let’s acknowledge the work, love, and resilience of mothers—not just in greeting cards, but in policy, pay equity, and everyday recognition.

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Next Week’s Teaser: The Future of Social Security

Get ready for a five-part series that takes you through:

• The origins and intent of Social Security.
• How demographic shifts and mass retirement are straining the system.
• The workforce transformation affecting contributions.
• What reform options are on the table.
• And who wins if the program is privatized.

Saturday’s post will ask the biggest question of all: Is Social Security still viable—or are we just pretending?

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Stay tuned, and Happy Mother’s Day. 💐