The government shutdown of 2025 has now stretched long enough to earn the unenviable title of the second-longest shutdown in U.S. history. And if we make it just a few more days without resolution, weâll surpass even that grim milestone, entering a level of political dysfunction this country has never seen before. Itâs an inflectionContinue reading “The Shutdown That Broke the Camelâs Back: How the 2025 Government Shutdown Could Finally Push Americans Away from Both Parties”
Monthly Archives: October 2025
đď¸ Interfaith Friday #26: Quakers March for Immigrant Rights
In May 2025, a group of Quakers embarked on a 300-mile march from New York City to Washington, D.C., protesting the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration policies. The marchers, representing the Religious Society of Friends, aim to deliver the 1657 “Flushing Remonstrance,” a historic document advocating for religious freedom, to symbolize their commitment to inclusive andContinue reading “đď¸ Interfaith Friday #26: Quakers March for Immigrant Rights”
When SNAP Benefits Run Out and Folks MightâŚSnap: The Looming Disaster of Hunger in America
The United States prides itself on being a wealthy nation, a country capable of feeding all of its citizens, and yet, when SNAP benefitsâthe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that helps millions of Americans buy foodârun out, the veneer of prosperity cracks. For many, SNAP is not just a convenience; it is the difference between puttingContinue reading “When SNAP Benefits Run Out and Folks MightâŚSnap: The Looming Disaster of Hunger in America”
Furloughed and Forced to Work: Why Unpaid Federal Workers Are Facing Modern-Day Slavery
Right now, as we speak, thousands of federal workers are being asked to go to work every day without pay. They are showing up, doing the same work they were hired and trained to do, fulfilling the duties that keep the country running, all while being told they will not be compensated for their labor.Continue reading “Furloughed and Forced to Work: Why Unpaid Federal Workers Are Facing Modern-Day Slavery”
On Track for the Longest Government Shutdown: Uncharted Territory Ahead
As of October 30, 2025, the ongoing federal government shutdown is rapidly approaching a milestone that would make it the longest in United States history. Next week, unless some unforeseen resolution occurs, this shutdown is on track to surpass all previous records. Already, we are edging very close to the point where this shutdown willContinue reading “On Track for the Longest Government Shutdown: Uncharted Territory Ahead”
The Breaking Point: How a Zohran Mamdani Victory Could Push New York City into Unprecedented Chaos
If Zohran Mamdani wins the 2025 New York City mayoral election under Donald Trumpâs second administration, I believe it will mark the beginning of a period of chaos unlike anything the city â or even the nation â has ever experienced. And I donât say that lightly. Iâve been right about several of my predictionsContinue reading “The Breaking Point: How a Zohran Mamdani Victory Could Push New York City into Unprecedented Chaos”
Trump Holds the Cards: Why Curtis Sliwaâs Comment in the NYC Mayoral Race Matters More Than People Realize
When Curtis Sliwa said during the 2025 New York City mayoral debate that âTrump holds all the cards,â it was one of those moments that slipped under most peopleâs radar but spoke volumes about where American politics truly stands. It wasnât just another offhand line from a candidate known for his sharp tongue and no-nonsenseContinue reading “Trump Holds the Cards: Why Curtis Sliwaâs Comment in the NYC Mayoral Race Matters More Than People Realize”
How a Leftist Republican Could Existâand Why They Should
When most people think of leftists or progressives, the immediate assumption is that they belong in the Democratic Party, the Green Party, or some other traditionally left-leaning organization. Politics, especially in the United States, has conditioned many to believe that ideological alignment is a rigid structure: if youâre a leftist, you vote Democrat or Green;Continue reading “How a Leftist Republican Could Existâand Why They Should”
The Mutual Control Delusion: Why Itâs Not Just the U.S. Controlling Israel, but Israel Controlling the U.S. Too
For years, people have argued about who really âcontrolsâ whom â the United States or Israel. Youâll see this debate all over social media, in political discussions, even in academic circles. Some will swear up and down that Israel is nothing more than a puppet of the United States, dependent on American money, military support,Continue reading “The Mutual Control Delusion: Why Itâs Not Just the U.S. Controlling Israel, but Israel Controlling the U.S. Too”
Why Leftists and Progressives Shouldnât Just Run as Democrats
For decades, the Democratic Party has been the home base for most leftists, progressives, and reformers who believe in building a fairer, more equitable, and more compassionate America. Itâs where Bernie Sanders ran his presidential campaigns. Itâs where Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and other members of âThe Squadâ have fought their battles. Itâs where progressiveContinue reading “Why Leftists and Progressives Shouldnât Just Run as Democrats”