Politics isnāt static. Itās messy, layered, and constantly shiftingāand if you want to cover it seriously, you canāt confine your thoughts to one platform, one post, or one format. Thatās been the guiding principle behind my work on The Interfaith Intrepid and beyond. The blog has been my primary home for analysis, commentary, and breakingContinue reading “Beyond the Headlines: Where My Political Analysis Lives and Evolves”
Monthly Archives: March 2026
When the Sky Turns Red: Climate, Memory, and the Unsettling Normal
There are certain images that donāt just stay where they happenāthey travel. A sky shifts into something unnatural, something cinematic, something almost apocalyptic, and suddenly people across the world feel it. Recently, that image came out of Australia. In March 2026, during a powerful cyclone, parts of Western Australiaāespecially regions like Shark Bay and theContinue reading “When the Sky Turns Red: Climate, Memory, and the Unsettling Normal”
Third Follow-Up: When āUnstable Regionā Stops Being Theoretical
As of March 30, 2026, there are new developments tied to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. Reports and statements are circulating that Iran has threatened to target U.S.-affiliated campuses in the region. And now, I find myself coming backāagaināto something Iāve already talked about multiple times. My college. TheContinue reading “Third Follow-Up: When āUnstable Regionā Stops Being Theoretical”
THE PRESIDENT WHO WOULDNāT STOP TALKING ABOUT A COGNITIVE TEST
A satirical meditation in the age of āPerson, Woman, Man, Camera, TVā and Presidential selfāvalidation One year into his second term as President of the United States ā a reality Iām still getting used to writing ā Donald J. Trump continues doing something both baffling and, in its own surreal way, a bit mesmerizing: heContinue reading “THE PRESIDENT WHO WOULDNāT STOP TALKING ABOUT A COGNITIVE TEST”
Boots on the Ground (Technically Speaking)
As talk continues to swirl about the possibility of āboots on the groundā in the ongoing tensions involving the United States and Iran, thereās been a lot of fear, speculation, and analysis about what that phrase actually means. For decades, it has been one of the most loaded terms in modern geopoliticsāa phrase that signalsContinue reading “Boots on the Ground (Technically Speaking)”
A Message to MAGA: The True Way to Make America Great
I want to start by being upfront: I am not MAGA. I am not conservative. I am a leftist. But I want to speak directly to anyone who identifies with MAGA, whoever you may beābig or small, online or offline, casual or active. If you truly care about making America great, if you really wantContinue reading “A Message to MAGA: The True Way to Make America Great”
Ceasefire, Divestment, and Sanctions: A Hard Line for Peace
As the Iran war drags into late March 2026, discussions of a potential ceasefire are growing louder. The United States, Iran, and Israel are all involved, and both sides are presenting demands. The official reporting shows the U.S. has submitted plans addressing security, de-escalation, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranās reportedContinue reading “Ceasefire, Divestment, and Sanctions: A Hard Line for Peace”
On the Record: I Refuse War in Any Form
At this point, with everything unfolding in the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Iran, and Israel, I feel like I need to put something on record clearly, directly, and without ambiguity. I am a conscientious objector. Not in some limited or technical sense. Not in a conditional way. Not in a āonly if itContinue reading “On the Record: I Refuse War in Any Form”
Raising the Age Limit: Policy Change or Warning Sign?
As of late March 2026, another development has entered the broader conversation surrounding the war involving the United States, Iran, and Israelāand this one hits closer to home for a lot of people. There are now reports and discussions circulating that the U.S. Army has raised its maximum enlistment age from 34 to 42, whileContinue reading “Raising the Age Limit: Policy Change or Warning Sign?”
Lockdown 2.0? Why 2026 Is Starting to Feel Like 2020 Again
As of Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the war involving the United States, Iran, and Israel has now reached a point where its consequences are no longer just military or geopoliticalāthey are economic, societal, and deeply personal. There are now growing discussions about potential energy shortages tied to the ongoing conflict, especially with instability in criticalContinue reading “Lockdown 2.0? Why 2026 Is Starting to Feel Like 2020 Again”