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Micah Allred
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Political journalist & analyst. Available for work. MA in comparative politics from American University SPA.
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Read part 3 of my series “Naming the Democratic Breakdown,” where I explore new original political science terms to help define modern politics and the democratic backslide. #democraticaccountabiltiy #politicalnews #democraticparty #uspolitics #politicalscience #voting

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Opposition-Dominance Assumption: When Citizens Believe Institutions Are Captured
Part 3 of “Naming the Democratic Breakdown,” a series introducing Micah Allred's original academic political science terms to define the modern democratic decline.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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EcoLens AI
EcoLens AI helps residents and businesses visualize their environmental impact, find cleaner replacements, and turn sustainability into savings.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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NicLock: A Timed-Lock System for Moderating Nicotine Pouch Use
NicLock is a theoretical company and product designed to help nicotine pouch users manage intake by utilizing a time-locked container connected monitoring app.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Which Logo Do You Like Better?
Help me decide which of my favorite personal logos should be for my main brand: the MA anagram, or the "Sacred Arrow."
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February 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Trump’s $10 Billion Tax Lawsuit: The Contradiction at the Heart of the Case
A sitting president is demanding that U.S. taxpayers more than double the net worth of a billionaire (himself) because a federal employee leaked old tax returns... that were "fake?"
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February 12, 2026 at 1:59 AM
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February 12, 2026 at 1:59 AM
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Fair Trade Requires Fair Labor: Rethinking the US-China Trade War
Labor is the foundation of an economy, not tariff rates.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:59 AM
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Freedom Summer 2.0
To have any chance at an unshakeable House majority and 60-seat Senate majority, the Democratic Party must develop a bold Red State strategy for 2026 & 2028.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:59 AM
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How Can You Help Greenland?
A comprehensive guide to the U.S.-Greenland debacle, and how average Americans can help support Greenlanders in their hour of need.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:58 AM
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Trump’s 2025 Gains Approach Combined Presidential Wealth: A Historical Analysis
By some estimates, President Trump reportedly increased his net worth in 2025 more than the entire adjusted net worth of all 44 previous presidents while in office… COMBINED!
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February 12, 2026 at 1:58 AM
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Corruption-Immunity Shield: When Accountability Is Recast as Persecution
Part 2 of “Naming the Democratic Breakdown,” a new series introducing original academic political science terms to help define modern political philosophy.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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How Trump Validated an Insurrection
Part 2 of "Fear and Loathing at the D.C. Jail." What the January 6 Pardons Revealed About Power, Loyalty, and the Price of Political Violence.
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