US politics
fromThe Verge
1 week agoThe year politics became brainrot
America in 2025 lacked civic norms as Charlie Kirk's death sparked public grief, online desecration, and mass punitive actions against online posters.
The streets of Washington DC, are unmistakable. In addition to noting the city's signature architecture and public monuments, one will know they are in the nation's capital when they can barely go half a city block without spotting a US flag. Two weeks ago, those flags were flying at half-staff, but not in recognition of the passing of a high-ranking public official, as would be customary.