Liberty What Does "State Sanctioned Make Believe" Mean?
Examining how governments use propaganda, censorship, and the suppression of dissenting information to enforce official narratives — and the consequences for civil liberties and public trust.
Monday, May 11, 2026
Independent reporting on politics, world affairs, and civil liberties.
World Indonesia's Merapi volcano, one of the most active on the Pacific Ring of Fire, erupted on March 10 — shooting hot gas and ash into the sky in an event captured on camera and shared widely on social media.
World Israel's Prime Minister declares a national state of emergency as violent protests erupt over the ongoing conflict with Palestine, with skirmishes between police and demonstrators across multiple cities.