April 13, 2026

In George Orwell’s seminal work, *Animal Farm*, the allegorical tale presents a pig named Napoleon who, after leading a revolution against human farmers, assumes control and gradually embodies the tyranny he once opposed. Orwell crafts a narrative that critiques the corrosive grip of power and the ease with which truth can be manipulated. It seems that Orwell's fable is not confined to the pages of a book but is echoed in today's political and social landscapes.
Orwell writes of Squealer, another pig, who praises Napoleon with a zeal that borders on the religious: "In his speeches, Squealer would talk with tears rolling down his cheeks of Napoleon’s wisdom, the goodness of his heart, and the deep love he bore