Trump lit the fuse on an economic disaster. We should let it blow up in his face. theforum.beehiiv.com/p/when-the-eco…

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#Signalgate continues to send shockwaves through Washington, while the Trump White House scrambles to rewrite the narrative. theforum.beehiiv.com/p/the-white-ho…

From Yellowjackets to Severance, TV keeps exploring the idea of split identities—evil twins, lost selves, and the struggle to reconnect. Andrew Proctor dives into what these stories say about us: theforum.beehiiv.com/p/the-mirror-s…

Sharing some news of our own—later this month, The Forum is relocating operations to Washington, DC. We’re still rooted in Chicago, but excited to be closer to the stories shaping our world. More to come!

Elon Musk’s judicial coup just crashed harder than a Tesla on autopilot. The Forum’s Editorial Board commends Wisconsin voters for rejecting Musk’s power grab—but warns that this is just the beginning of the billionaires’ assault on democracy. theforum.beehiiv.com/p/editorial-mu…

As The White Lotus wraps in Thailand, Gabe Ozaki explores who didn’t survive the season—and why some fans aren’t eager to book another stay. theforum.beehiiv.com/p/the-white-lo…

Israeli commandos have intercepted a Gaza-bound aid ship in international waters. The fate of the crew remains unclear. @andrewproctorj has the latest: theforum.beehiiv.com/p/israeli-forc…

Award-winning bartender Daniela Pedraza’s journey through martini culture — a love letter to her partner, her craft, and the care that binds them both. theforum.beehiiv.com/p/olive-you-fo…

Maude debuted 50 years ago — a sitcom that dared to say the quiet parts out loud. From abortion to Vietnam, it didn’t flinch. Andrew Proctor reflects on one of TV’s boldest, most progressive shows. theforum.beehiiv.com/p/maude-fifty-…

The Forum’s Editorial Board is deeply alarmed by the coordinated unraveling of American journalism. In just 24 hours: NPR and PBS face elimination. CBS cancels The Late Show. The message is clear — the lights are going out. theforum.beehiiv.com/p/editorial-th…

A pattern is emerging: Media that confronts power is being eliminated — quietly, methodically. Kate Gray responds with urgency and clarity: “When the voices from the margins are silenced, democracy follows.” Read her latest op-ed: theforum.beehiiv.com/p/opinion-cutt…

The DOJ gave Trump a heads-up about the Epstein files. Survivors got silence. Kate Gray responds to the latest revelations — and what they say about power, justice, and who gets protected. theforum.beehiiv.com/p/trump-was-wa…

The Wizard of Oz is coming to the Las Vegas Sphere, heavily edited by generative AI. Andrew Proctor reflects on how this AI remake betrays both cinema’s past and its audience’s intelligence. theforum.beehiiv.com/p/the-wolf-in-…

Chris Cuomo fell for an AI deepfake. Andrew Cuomo wants his political career back. Both are clinging to relevance they no longer deserve. theforum.beehiiv.com/p/america-s-wo…

“Weapons” lures you in with mystery, then drags you screaming into something much stranger. Gabe Ozaki reviews a film that burns like a bedtime story gone wrong. theforum.beehiiv.com/p/weapons-fire…

Trump has hijacked control of Washington’s Metropolitan Police and is deploying federal troops to the city. Washingtonians are generally defenseless against his aggression. theforum.beehiiv.com/p/trump-fabric…

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