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The Privileged Origins of Antifa: A Critical Look at Its Early Days and Contemporary Defenses

Antifa, a term that has come to represent a broad range of anti-fascist ideologies and actions, is often defended by its supporters as a grassroots movement of resistance to fascism. However, the early days of Antifa were anything but a spontaneous, populist movement. In fact, its origins were deeply rooted in privilege—specifically, the elite liberalContinue reading “The Privileged Origins of Antifa: A Critical Look at Its Early Days and Contemporary Defenses”

Zohran Mamdani’s Position on Palestine and Zionism: A Confusing Web of Contradictions

Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the 2025 New York City Democratic mayoral primary has generated widespread attention and celebration, particularly among progressives who see his campaign as a symbolic win for justice, anti-imperialism, and solidarity with the oppressed. Yet beneath the excitement lies a tangled web of inconsistencies and contradictions in Mamdani’s messaging—especially around his stanceContinue reading “Zohran Mamdani’s Position on Palestine and Zionism: A Confusing Web of Contradictions”