How Liberals Monetized Trauma
Catherine Liu’s Substack, CLiuAnon, argues that progressive circles have turned personal trauma into a revenue stream. By charging hundreds of subscribers for exclusive content, she highlights how discussions of film, critical theory, and contemporary politics are packaged for profit. The post frames this monetization as a form of cultural infantilization, suggesting it dilutes genuine activism. Liu’s critique targets the broader subscription economy that leverages identity politics for financial gain.
Title II and the PMC’s Love of the Unfunded Mandate
In June 2024 the Biden administration’s Justice Department issued a sweeping Title II mandate requiring every public university to comply with expanded Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. Institutions have until April 24, 2026 to implement the changes, which cover physical infrastructure, digital...