In Washington, D.C., President Trump’s plan to construct a triumphal arch in the capital won early approval from a key federal agency. The project has drawn criticism from those who object to building a celebratory monument near Arlington National Cemetery, the nation’s most hallowed military burial ground. Opponents who testified against the project argued that the arch’s proximity to Arlington would be inappropriate and tone-deaf. Despite the objections, the proposal has cleared its first regulatory step.
This has been a week where institutions — from state bars to social media platforms to national legislatures — revealed whose interests they prioritize. The common thread: accountability gaps that leave journalists unprotected, users exposed, and historical justice uncertain.
