Rural America, home to nearly 60 million people (about 19% of the U.S. population), plays a crucial role in the nation's economy, agriculture, and energy production. However, small towns and farming communities already face numerous challenges, including declining populations, hospital closures, economic stagnation, and climate-related disasters. Project 2025, a policy initiative led by the Heritage Foundation, proposes a radical restructuring of the federal government, aiming to reduce...

Fascism, a term loaded with historical and emotional weight, has been a contentious subject in American political discourse. Traditionally associated with far-right authoritarian regimes in Europe, the concept has occasionally surfaced in discussions about American politics, particularly within the Republican Party. This article explores the historical and contextual relationship between fascist ideologies and the Republican Party, tracing its evolution and examining the factors that have...