Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The hammer finally dropped. In a blistering move, federal prosecutors charged Donald Trump with a web of conspiracies that strike at the heart of American democracy itself. Conspiracy to defraud the United States. Obstruction of an official proceeding. A plot to strip citizens of rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Allies are scrambling, critics are stunned,…

Defying Age Stereotypes In a world that glorifies youth, some prove that vitality has no age limit. From mountain climbers in their sixties to late-life career changers, these individuals redefine what it means to grow older with purpose. Yazemeenah Rossi’s Story Among the most inspiring is Yazemeenah Rossi, often called “the world’s most beautiful grandmother.” Her…

A new announcement connected to former President Donald Trump sparked widespread attention today, after online posts suggested that certain birth years might qualify for a newly highlighted review or benefit. The message quickly began circulating on social media, drawing curiosity from people eager to see whether their birth year appeared on the list. While the…

Prince Harry’s appearance on Stephen Colbert’s show turned from lighthearted Hallmark spoof to pointed political theater in a single line. Playing along with Colbert’s joke about America being “obsessed with royalty,” Harry coolly replied, “Really? I heard you elected a king.” The audience’s immediate boos revealed how raw the Trump question remains, and how dangerous…

For almost half a decade, the pipe bomb case hung over Washington like a ghost of January 6—visible in memory, invisible in resolution. The bombs, placed outside the RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Capitol attack, were not crude props. Investigators say they were viable, built to maim and kill, and positioned…

Incident A young father made a troubling decision that left “his entire community shaken.” He put his two daughters in the family car and started “a small fire nearby,” alarming neighbors who saw smoke. Rescue Bystanders acted quickly, rushing to the car and calling for help. Thanks to their “swift response,” firefighters arrived within minutes,…

The latest federal charges against Donald Trump mark a turning point: prosecutors are no longer just arguing that January 6 was a disgrace, but that it was a crime built on intent. Conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and to violate constitutional rights cuts to the core of what the peaceful transfer of power is…

In the end, the spectacle surrounding Elizabeth Baxter and Sean Dunn faded as quickly as it had erupted, leaving behind only a faint echo of outrage and a few scorched reputations. Their names became shorthand for disrespect and insubordination, weaponized by pundits and partisans who found in their outbursts a convenient morality tale. But once…

For nearly three decades, Ed Bambas believed he had done everything right: loyal service to his country, decades at General Motors, a fully paid-off home, and a pension he trusted. Then the 2009 bankruptcy shattered it all. His pension vanished, his healthcare disappeared, and with his wife gravely ill, he watched the security he’d earned…

The Alden family’s fall became public when a black SUV delivered a foreclosure notice to their Frisco mansion, revealing “thirty million dollars in debt.” Their troubles began after their son became involved in a criminal case, prompting the family to launch a crowdfunding campaign that drew millions. Supporters believed they were helping a family in…