Dark fairy tales have replaced the shining myth of American nationhood. Steve Burgess writes. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published Sept. 15, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/09/15/Trump-Dark-Fairy-Tales-Sleep-No-Option/

As Trump Weaves Dark Fairy Tales, Sleep Is No Option

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