NEW FALL COLLECTION 2025

Our new fall collection is here. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our latest Items! Inspired by our founder, this line offers a fresh take on modern functionality. Each collection showcases our commitment to high-quality craftsmanship and contemporary design, ensuring there’s something perfect for everyone. Come visit us at http://www.mentonym.com or https://mentonym.etsy.com Playing Cards Bring timeless fun to your home with these high-quality Playing Cards—perfect for game nights, parties, or quiet evenings in. Designed for smooth shuffling and long-lasting use, they’re ideal for a wide range of games enjoyed by both kids and adults. Whether you’re teaching little ones … Continue reading NEW FALL COLLECTION 2025

The Coup That Wears a Flag

The American coup didn’t storm the gates. It signed executive orders. It wrapped itself in a flag. It smiled for the cameras while gutting the republic from within. President Trump’s second term isn’t governance—it’s a conversion. The Constitution still hangs in classrooms, but its clauses are now optional. The rule of law is a costume. Democracy has become a brand—owned, repackaged, and sold back to us with a loyalty oath. In Washington, D.C., Trump seized control of the police. In Los Angeles, he deployed Marines against civilians. Across the country, National Guard troops enforce his will—not the law. This isn’t … Continue reading The Coup That Wears a Flag

The Supreme Court Gave Trump a Blank Check — And Congress Cashed It With Silence

Democracy doesn’t die in darkness. It dies in daylight—when the institutions built to defend it choose surrender over resistance. This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump sweeping new powers to reshape federal agencies, override local governance, and enforce controversial executive orders with minimal judicial restraint. Legal scholars sounded the alarm. Congress and the Senate stood by, silent and complicit. On July 23, the Court granted Trump’s request to purge Democratic appointees from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The ruling, rooted in Trump v. Wilcox, elevated executive control over agency independence. Justice Kavanaugh went further, urging the Court … Continue reading The Supreme Court Gave Trump a Blank Check — And Congress Cashed It With Silence

Trump’s Approval Tanks as GOP Hemorrhages Support — D.C. Crackdown Sparks Backlash

Trump’s Approval Tanks as GOP Hemorrhages Support — D.C. Crackdown Sparks Backlash Donald Trump may be tightening his grip on Washington, but his hold on the American electorate is slipping fast. His latest stunt—seizing control of the D.C. police department and installing Pam Bondi as his personal enforcer—feels less like leadership and more like a desperate display of authoritarian theater. Trump’s national approval rating has sunk into the low 40s, with disapproval approaching 60%. Even among conservatives, support is eroding—down 15 points in just one month. The causes are clear: economic instability, immigration chaos, and growing suspicion over Trump’s ties … Continue reading Trump’s Approval Tanks as GOP Hemorrhages Support — D.C. Crackdown Sparks Backlash

Ken Paxton and the Collapse of Institutional Restraint: A Historical Warning

Ken Paxton’s tenure as Texas Attorney General is not merely a chronicle of personal misconduct—it is a systemic unraveling of institutional checks, legal norms, and democratic accountability. From felony fraud and retaliatory prosecutions to vote suppression and partisan legal warfare, Paxton has weaponized the state’s top law enforcement office in ways that echo historical patterns of institutional decay—from the impeachments of James E. Ferguson and Jim Mattox to the authoritarian drift seen in regimes that hollow out law to serve power. Paxton’s legal troubles began in 2015 when he was indicted on felony securities fraud charges for soliciting investments in … Continue reading Ken Paxton and the Collapse of Institutional Restraint: A Historical Warning

Redistricting the Dead: Abbott’s Texas Is a State of Abandonment

On July 5, 2025, the Guadalupe River surged with deadly force. Torrents of water tore through Central Texas, obliterating campsites, homes, and entire families. The flash flooding—triggered by Tropical Storm Barry—was violent, devastating, and entirely foreseeable. More than 135 Texans lost their lives, including 27 children and counselors at Camp Mystic. Kerr County alone buried 96 of its own. It was the deadliest flood in Texas in over a century. But the true disaster wasn’t the water. It was the governor. Greg Abbott’s response wasn’t just inadequate—it was a moral collapse. As families searched for missing loved ones and survivors … Continue reading Redistricting the Dead: Abbott’s Texas Is a State of Abandonment

Leaked DHS Memo Reveals Plans for Domestic Military Role, Sparking Fears of Authoritarian Drift AKA(overthrow of our government as we know it)

In a leaked internal memo obtained by investigative sources, the Department of Homeland Security outlines a sweeping plan to embed military personnel within civilian immigration agencies, construct detention centers on military bases, and treat transnational criminal organizations as equivalent to terrorist groups like Al Qaeda. The memo, authored by Philip Hegseth—a senior adviser to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and the brother of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—has ignited alarm among legal scholars, historians, and civil liberties advocates, who warn that it could mark a dangerous pivot toward militarized governance. The July 21 meeting referenced in the memo brought together top officials … Continue reading Leaked DHS Memo Reveals Plans for Domestic Military Role, Sparking Fears of Authoritarian Drift AKA(overthrow of our government as we know it)

Your Vote Wasn’t Lost. It Was Engineered Away.

Former President Donald Trump has triggered a nationwide redistricting battle by publicly declaring his intent to “pick up five seats” in Texas through mid-decade map changes. The statement, made during a private fundraiser and later amplified online, has prompted swift action from Texas Governor Greg Abbott and a retaliatory proposal from California Governor Gavin Newsom—setting off what analysts are calling a redistricting arms race with national consequences. “We’re going to pick up five seats in Texas just by redrawing the map,” Trump said. The comment was interpreted by legal experts and political strategists as a signal for aggressive mid-cycle gerrymandering—redrawing … Continue reading Your Vote Wasn’t Lost. It Was Engineered Away.

Opinion: Behind the Boom—Why the Economy Might Not Be What It Seems

The stock market is up. Inflation is down. Politicians beam as they tout a “strong economy” heading into the 2026 election. But is this renewed prosperity real, or just well-timed theater? We are not living in an economic miracle—we’re watching a carefully staged performance. The markets rise, headlines glow, and politicians speak of progress, but behind this glossy exterior lie suppressed truths: rising tariffs, hollowed-out retail, shuttered storefronts, and declining tourism. This is not prosperity. It’s choreography—brought to you by government maneuvering, corporate interests, and foreign influence. The illusion is working. It’s meant to. But it won’t hold up under … Continue reading Opinion: Behind the Boom—Why the Economy Might Not Be What It Seems

Abandoned by Scalise

Policy, Politics, and Paychecks: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Louisiana’s 1st Congressional DistrictLouisiana’s 1st Congressional District has weathered decades of political promises. But as Congressman Steve Scalise throws his full support behind the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the question hanging over his constituents is no longer about party allegiance—it’s about survival. Promoted as a win for tax cuts and border enforcement, the bill inflicts sweeping damage on healthcare, education, food assistance, and judicial independence. For many families, retirees, and frontline workers, it feels less like governance—and more like abandonment. Healthcare is one of the most heavily … Continue reading Abandoned by Scalise