US politicsfromThe Atlantic3 weeks agoThe Pitiful Childishness of Donald TrumpTrump and his allies rename institutions and landmarks to immortalize themselves, performing symbolic, reversible acts that emphasize vanity and short-term political theater.
US politicsfromArs Technica3 months agoBelieving misinformation is a "win" for some people, even when proven falseSome people endorse misinformation to signal symbolic strength or loyalty, valuing provocative assertions over factual accuracy.