Decent Newsroom

October 12 2025

The Limits of Interior Truth

Revelations of inner feelings now often overshadow shared reality. Richard Martin explores the profound implications of this shift in “The Limits of Interior Truth.” He delves into two critical areas: gender identity and sexual violence, revealing how the elevation of personal experience can clash with societal structures. As children navigate their identities and victims seek justice, the tension between emotional truth and objective reality becomes increasingly apparent. Martin argues for a necessary balance, emphasizing that compassion must not devolve into coercion, and that justice relies on more than just personal revelation. Discover the complexities of this contemporary struggle.

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October 12 2025

No One Knows How Hard It Is to Be Me

In today’s political landscape, the refrain “no one knows how hard it is to be me” has transformed public discourse from a focus on justice and collective action to a theater of personal suffering. This shift elevates pain as the new currency of authenticity, creating a moral economy where empathy is declared impossible. As we navigate a world increasingly defined by individual grievances, the challenge lies in recovering a language that fosters shared meaning rather than division. Discover how we can move from confession to communion and reclaim the essence of politics meant to unite us.

by Deleted Account

September 17 2025

Solar Panels Don’t Smelt Steel: Why Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Endure

Civilization runs on physics, not promises. Fossil fuels and uranium dominate because they’re dense, portable, and flexible. Wind and solar are diffuse, intermittent, and tied to geography. They can support the system, but they cannot replace its foundation. If decarbonization is truly needed, the answer isn’t to dismantle what works, it’s to manage carbon and boost efficiency while keeping the fuels that built the modern world.