by Miguel A. De La Torre | Jan 4, 2026 | Opinion
Imagine a government run by a convicted criminal. A president who lies, enriches himself and his family, and persecutes political opponents. A president who is willing to overthrow his own government just to stay in power. A president who is, in all senses of the...
by Miguel A. De La Torre | Dec 11, 2025 | Opinion
During economic strife, authoritarian political systems masquerading as populism rise to protect the power, profits, and privilege of the wealthy ruling class. Power is obtained through conspiracy theories and disinformation and it is maintained through surveillance....
by Miguel A. De La Torre | Dec 2, 2025 | Opinion
Early in my life, I started my journey through this earth as a refugee when my parents fled the rise of an authoritarian regime in their homeland. With just the few possessions they were able to stuff into a suitcase, they arrived in New York City—with me, just...
by Miguel A. De La Torre | Nov 18, 2025 | Opinion
What does it mean to be human in an age where, through Artificial Intelligence (AI), we can become a god? An age in which AI competes with Christianity for everlasting life? More importantly, is it even wise to become eternal? Missing from most debates concerning AI...
by Miguel A. De La Torre | Nov 5, 2025 | Opinion
The eurocentric Jesus has brought despair, disenfranchisement, and death to communities of color. For the sake of their own salvation, these communities must reject the genocidal Jesus who destroyed Indigenous peoples who refused to bow to the European white God; the...
