Ever see that photo of the gilded ballroom — the one dripping in gold while the country crumbles outside? The gold ceilings. The crystal chandeliers. The marble floors. Built for the powerful, funded by the wealthy, and sold to the rest of us as “American greatness.” And it isn’t just décor — it's a symbol of how money quietly rewrote the rules of politics and transformed democracy into a gated event. They call it a ballroom, but it’s really a monument to greed, to vanity, to the American illusion that gold means greatness. 

Meanwhile, millions of Americans can’t afford rent, healthcare, or groceries. Within a few short months, we've gone “for the people” to “invite only.” Because when billionaires buy the ballroom, democracy doesn’t dance — it disappears. 

Let's talk about it – because democracy shouldn't have a guest list.

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Sonia in Cyber is a multicultural feminist voice, creative entrepreneur, and unapologetic truth-teller. With roots in education, tech, and product marketing, she blends data with empathy, humor with heartbreak, to expose the cracks in America’s “normal.” Through her podcast Somebody Pinch Me, she gives voice to the disillusioned, the outspoken, the overlooked, and the quietly furious — proving that truth doesn’t just survive in chaos; it thrives in it. Her mission is simple: to use her voice to inspire others to keep fighting, resisting, and moving forward — no matter what.

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