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EDITORIAL: Republicans Think Work is Woke

EDITORIAL: Republicans Think Work is Woke

Posted on 4th Oct 2026

What this country needs is a new deal agency to put 10 million or more to work. Wages must rise, and the exploitation must end — banning college majors does neither.

On Planned Obsolescence

On Planned Obsolescence

Posted on 26th Sep 2026

MMF brings us a deep Marxist analysis of consumer society, neoliberalism, and ideology.. then wields it to discuss the political and cultural effects of planned obsolescence.

Video Game Recruiting: A Lookback at America's Army

Video Game Recruiting: A Lookback at America's Army

Posted on 24th Aug 2026

The United States military has always taken utmost pride in brainwashing children.. so why not use red-blooded Americans' tax dollars to develop a Counter-Strike clone? Addam Madd takes us back to the early 2000s for a look at the original military recruitment video game, "America's Army."

Letter to the Editor: How Could You Not Know Ground News Was A Bad Idea?

Letter to the Editor: How Could You Not Know Ground News Was A Bad Idea?

Posted on 20th Aug 2026

HOUDINI has received a mysterious, typewritten transmission from a writer who simply signs their manifesto, "AM." They would like to make it known that they think Ground News is a bad idea. Our staff took the bait and now we're compelled to share.

Editorial: Thoughts on TV Ads in Political Campaigns

Editorial: Thoughts on TV Ads in Political Campaigns

Posted on 18th Aug 2026

Our Editor-In-Chief gives us some brief thoughts on the power of the television in political campaigning. All you would-be power grabbers out there better have your notepads ready.

Generational Discourse is Anti-Materialist and Must Be Rejected for Revolution to Succeed

Generational Discourse is Anti-Materialist and Must Be Rejected for Revolution to Succeed

Posted on 15th Aug 2026

HOUDINI speaks on the always-hot-button issue of generational discourse. We are here to convince you that we should toss our product-induced, age-related differences if we want to forge a new social era.

Jacobin's Racist Attack on Chris Smalls Did Not Go Unnoticed by HOUDINI Magazine

Jacobin's Racist Attack on Chris Smalls Did Not Go Unnoticed by HOUDINI Magazine

Posted on 5th Jun 2026

HOUDINI Magazine rebukes Jacobin writer Annie Levin for a racist hit piece targeting Amazon Labor Union founder Chris Smalls. We stand with them against these smears disguised as criticism.

Support Disabled Vet Shot by Right Wing Streamer

Support Disabled Vet Shot by Right Wing Streamer

Posted on 14th May 2026

Support Josh, the disabled veteran shot by right wing streamer "Chud the Builder" in what many are calling a "digital lynching". We must stand steadfast against racial hatred.

The Rotisserie Chicken Law is BS

The Rotisserie Chicken Law is BS

Posted on 3rd May 2026

"Let them eat rotisserie chicken." So a bill just passed in the House that allows SNAP benefits (food stamps) to be used to buy rotisserie chicken. Normally, you can't buy hot foods with EBT at grocery stores, convenience stores, corner stores, bodegas, mini marts, what have you. But this law c...