Pragmatic Papers

This article is a stub, waiting for changes. You can help by expanding this page.

You can find the Pragmatic Papers here (external link).

The Pragmatic Papers is a community-run publication that produces topical and succinct news articles that aim to provide DGGers with pragmatic and practical solutions that they can participate in to shape the political environment. Occasionally, the publication furnishes articles written by Destiny to provide an opportunity for the community to challenge and debate a belief that he holds.

Volumes

Volume 1 (March 2, 2025)

Democracy in the US is being torn apart. Our standing on the world stage has never been worse, and, most importantly, the January 6th video still isn’t out. If you’re like me, you’ve been doom-scrolling since the inauguration, wondering why everyone seems to be operating as if it's business as usual.

At times like these, the importance of community has never been more apparent - and I want to channel some of the frustration that we’ve all been feeling into something positive.

To this end, some of us have formed a news team and we’re putting together a weekly post - by DGG, for DGG. We call it The Pragmatic Papers. Our framers envisioned a world where every citizen has a hand in shaping the future of the Republic. Our work on this project aspires to honor their vision and give you all the tools to do so as well.

The weekly news post aims to achieve the following:

1. Highlight the most pressing news.
2. Provide straightforward summaries for key articles; and,
3. Show you how you can get involved.

More information about #3 is coming in the near future, but for now you can submit stories, chat with us in the comments, and maybe stop doom-scrolling enough to enjoy life a bit. In the future we hope to have some daily posts for those who want just the latest headlines without having to wade knee-deep into the subreddit, so keep your eyes peeled!

Volume 2 (March 8, 2025)

DGG Political Action
Liberalism has been on a 250-year tear, proving itself to be the heart of any society hoping to maximize the prosperity of its people. Today, on the eve of the end of history, a bizarre menagerie of radicals, authoritarians, terrorists, evangelicals, and communists has united against us. For the first time in a generation, it can no longer be taken for granted that history will end with freedom’s ring sounding across the globe. We have rested on our laurels while our enemies clawed every day for survival. We are smarter, better, more numerous, and more aligned than any of them. Every advantage is in our corner – all we have left to do is fight.

The doomer arc is over. Welcome to the cause, soldier.

Join the Discord server to take your next step: https://discord.gg/mR4yyh4C

Volume 3 (March 16, 2025)

Schumer Folds on Funding, Loses Dems in Process
On Saturday morning, Donald Trump signed into law legislation that funds the government through the end of September, officially putting a bow on a tumultuous session that left Democrats divided on how to move forward and Republicans giddy over the continued dismantling of our government. Chuck Schumer drew criticism after a change of heart on how to proceed in a catch-22 for the Democratic Party. In this week’s featured article we take a look at the bill and the surrounding drama that ensued.

Schumer Folds on Funding

by u/Greatwhiteterr · March 16, 2025
On Saturday morning, Donald Trump signed into law legislation that funds the government through the end of September, officially putting a bow on a tumultuous session that left Democrats divided on how to move forward and Republicans giddy over the continued dismantling of our government. Before diving too far into opinions, let’s take a look at the facts surrounding H.R 1968... (Read the full article here.)

Volume 4 (March 23, 2025)

Wars Get Worse as “Peacemaker” Fails to Make Peace
Trump’s masterful peacemaking falters as a fragile energy ceasefire with Putin unravels and Israel resumes strikes on Gaza, killing hundreds despite his earlier boasts of being able to end wars quickly. While Ukraine defiantly hits back at Russia and Zelenskyy demands more than promises, the Israel-Palestine war continues with casualties mounting, exposing Trump’s diplomatic grandstanding as powerless against deepening chaos.

Ceasefire In Name Only

by u/FaylenTV · March 23, 2025
Following U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff’s trip to Moscow last Thursday, he told CNN on Monday that President Trump would be speaking with Putin sometime this week—a call PBS later confirmed would take place on Tuesday. We also got a bit more insight into Witkoff’s closed-door meeting with Putin—at least in terms of what was discussed. He confirmed that territory was part of the conversation, though he declined to say what that might mean for Ukraine’s future borders. Witkoff tried to reassure the public that Ukraine is being kept updated on every move, but whether that’s actually happening is still anyone’s guess.

Volume 5 (March 30, 2025)

Trump’s Deportation Clash Defies Courts
President Trump’s mass deportation of Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act ignites a constitutional showdown as five plaintiffs win a rare court order to halt the removals—only for the administration to brazenly defy it. With the government dodging hearings and flouting judicial authority, the judge hesitates to act, leaving sanctions as a fragile hope against an executive gone rogue.

TROs, Contempt, and the Last Stand of the Judiciary

by u/KafkaEsquire · March 30, 2025
It is difficult to summarize the case of J.G.G. v. Donald Trump, in which five Venezuelans have sued to prevent their removal from the United States. There are many detailed and well written breakdowns of the events that happened prior to trial. The most relevant details are that over two hundred Venezuelans, allegedly members or associated with the Tren de Aragua gang, were detained and deported to an El Salvadorian prison by the US government. This was at the direction of President Trump, via the Alien Enemies Act (“AEA”) and his alleged war time powers.