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The Right’s Moral Reckoning

Reflections After Democracy’s Darkest Week

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Jack Rowlett
Feb 16, 2025
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This image shows a dramatic, artistic representation of a fallen Statue of Liberty head and crown. The statue's head lies on cracked, dark ground, with the iconic spiked crown still attached. The torch, which appears to still be lit with an orange flame and turquoise smoke, rests at an angle. The statue's head has a turquoise-green patina typical of oxidised copper. The background is dark and moody, creating a stark contrast with the illuminated statue. The overall composition suggests a post-apocalyptic or dystopian theme, with the fallen symbol of American liberty lying broken on fractured earth.

This week, America resigned its leadership of the free world. A bold claim — but one backed by a charge sheet that demands attention.

On Wednesday, Donald Trump invited Vladimir Putin in from the cold, announcing that negotiations between America and Russia to end the war in Ukraine would begin "immediately" without consulting Ukraine, Europe, or any of …

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