Last night, shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. President Trump was rushed off the stage by Secret Service agents. Vice President JD Vance and members of the Cabinet were evacuated. A law enforcement officer was struck, saved only by his bulletproof vest. A suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen,Continue reading “We Cannot Call for Violence. Even Now. Especially Now.”
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We Are Jaime David: A Call for Radical Empathy, Compassion, and Honesty
In the chaos and division of today’s world, it might seem like a strange, even unsettling, thing to say: “We are Jaime David.” After all, this could easily sound like some kind of cultish declaration, a bizarre ideological rallying cry. And yes, it might even remind some of the rhetoric surrounding figures like Charlie Kirk,Continue reading “We Are Jaime David: A Call for Radical Empathy, Compassion, and Honesty”
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 privilegeâspecifically, the elite liberalContinue reading “The Privileged Origins of Antifa: A Critical Look at Its Early Days and Contemporary Defenses”
NSPM-7 Non-Compliant, and Proud of It: An Unapologetic Declaration
In this moment, in this world, where silence and conformity seem to reign supreme, I stand unyielding, unashamed, and unapologetically myself. For too long, the systems that control us have dictated the rules by which we are meant to live, think, and believe. But I refuse to follow those rules. I am NSPM-7 non-compliantâand IContinue reading “NSPM-7 Non-Compliant, and Proud of It: An Unapologetic Declaration”
The Nobel Peace Prize Needs to Go the Way of the Dodo in 2026
In the year 2026, the Nobel Peace Prize, that once-esteemed symbol of humanityâs greatest efforts for peace and diplomacy, has been reduced to a farce. The award, meant to honor those who work tirelessly to further the cause of peace, is now hopelessly compromised by politics, imperialism, and contradictions. We are witnessing an absurd spectacleContinue reading “The Nobel Peace Prize Needs to Go the Way of the Dodo in 2026”
Radical Empathy in a Fractured World: Changing Hearts Instead of Fighting Hate
In todayâs political landscape, the prevailing advice among progressives often seems to be: âHow do we deal with right-wing extremists?â or âHow do we counter conservatives who have gone too far?â This approach, however, is fundamentally flawed. Framing engagement with political opponents as a problem to be âdealt withâ presupposes that confrontation, punishment, or exclusionContinue reading “Radical Empathy in a Fractured World: Changing Hearts Instead of Fighting Hate”
The Riyadh Comedy Festival 2025: The Hidden Power of Exposure in a Controlled Environment
Intro In the weeks following the Riyadh Comedy Festival, much of the conversation has been dominated by accusations of “artwashing” and how the event has been used by the Saudi government to improve its global image. Critics point to the state’s history of human rights abuses, particularly against LGBTQ+ individuals, and question whether itâs ethicalContinue reading “The Riyadh Comedy Festival 2025: The Hidden Power of Exposure in a Controlled Environment”
Radical Compassion in the Face of Hate: A Core of Anarcho-Compassionism
One of the biggest criticisms that anarcho-compassionism will inevitably faceâespecially from people on the leftâis the idea that extending compassion to fascists, Nazis, and the far right is naĂŻve, dangerous, or even suicidal. Theyâll say: âYour compassion for fascists will get you killed.â But I reject that. I believe the opposite: it is not ourContinue reading “Radical Compassion in the Face of Hate: A Core of Anarcho-Compassionism”
Radical Compassion in Action: How Daryl Davis and Others Prove Empathy Can Transform Hate
Introduction In a world often divided by ideology, race, and belief, the idea that compassion can bridge even the deepest divides may seem idealistic. Yet, real-life stories challenge this skepticism. Individuals like Daryl Davis, Christian Picciolini, Arno Michaelis, Angela King, and Philip Schlaffer have demonstrated that empathy and understanding can dismantle hatred and extremism. TheirContinue reading “Radical Compassion in Action: How Daryl Davis and Others Prove Empathy Can Transform Hate”
Why We Cannot Tolerate Gun Violence in Any Form
Gun violence has become such a normalized part of the American experience that people often react to new incidents with apathy, with resigned sighs, or, increasingly, with selective outrage. But the truth is this: if we truly want to end gun violenceâor at least reduce it significantlyâwe cannot tolerate it in any form, no matterContinue reading “Why We Cannot Tolerate Gun Violence in Any Form”