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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Throw Them All in the Trash Bin of History: Why Authoritarian âCommunistâ Leaders Deserve No Praise
Thereâs a strange trend that never seems to die: peopleâespecially some folks on the leftâcontinue to romanticize and defend authoritarian communist leaders like Mao Zedong, Joseph Stalin, Pol Pot, Ho Chi Minh, Enver Hoxha, and an entire laundry list of other soâcalled ârevolutionariesâ who ended up running deeply authoritarian regimes. And let me be completelyContinue reading “Throw Them All in the Trash Bin of History: Why Authoritarian âCommunistâ Leaders Deserve No Praise”
Two Headlines, One Goal: How Trumpâs Weed and DC Police Moves Distract From the Epstein Files
On August 11, 2025, two seemingly unrelated stories about Donald Trump dominated the news cycle. The first was his sudden openness to reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug â a move broadly popular with the public and the cannabis industry alike. The second was his unprecedented decision to federalize Washington, D.C.âs police force andContinue reading “Two Headlines, One Goal: How Trumpâs Weed and DC Police Moves Distract From the Epstein Files”
Everyone Is a Potential Comrade: The Radical Power of Nonviolence in Changing Hearts, Systems, and Society
In a world that insists on dividing us into neat little boxesâleft and right, rich and poor, good and badâI see something different. I see potential. I see humanity. I see people, in all their contradictions and complexities, as capable of change. Everyone, no matter how far gone they may seem, no matter how entrenchedContinue reading “Everyone Is a Potential Comrade: The Radical Power of Nonviolence in Changing Hearts, Systems, and Society”
Everyoneâs Caught in the Same Web: Why We Must See Humanity Beyond Class, Roles, and Beliefs
In a world so deeply divided by politics, economics, and ideology, it has become almost reflexive for people to sort each other into neat categories: the rich versus the poor, the oppressors versus the oppressed, the left versus the right. We speak in binaries and slogans, in sweeping generalizations that strip away nuance and complexity.Continue reading “Everyoneâs Caught in the Same Web: Why We Must See Humanity Beyond Class, Roles, and Beliefs”
Trumpâs Submarine Threat Isnât Just Reckless â Itâs the Next Chapter in a War Thatâs Already Global
So now weâre moving nuclear submarines around because of a social media post? Thatâs what Donald Trump did this week. On August 1st, the man who claims heâll âkeep us out of warâ ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to new positions after former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev criticized Trumpâs Ukraine policy on Twitter. This isContinue reading “Trumpâs Submarine Threat Isnât Just Reckless â Itâs the Next Chapter in a War Thatâs Already Global”
The Trump Administration Sides with Abusers in Louisiana and South Carolina
In yet another devastating blow to civil rights and the most vulnerable among us, the Trump administration has abruptly halted critical federal lawsuits that sought to address long-standing abuse and neglect in two U.S. states. These lawsuits, originally filed by the Biden administration in December 2023, were the result of extensive investigations by the DepartmentContinue reading “The Trump Administration Sides with Abusers in Louisiana and South Carolina”
Tragedy Strikes in Midtown Manhattan: A Personal Reflection on the July 28, 2025 Shooting
On July 28, 2025, the unthinkable happened in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. A gunman opened fire inside a high-rise corporate building, resulting in the deaths of a New York City police officer and three other individuals. This senseless act of violence occurred in broad daylight, just before 6:30 PM, in a building located atContinue reading “Tragedy Strikes in Midtown Manhattan: A Personal Reflection on the July 28, 2025 Shooting”
Why do U.S. politicians always talk about âthe economy,â but it feels like theyâre not doing enough?
The economy has been a central topic in U.S. politics for generations. Politicians from both sides of the aisle often talk about improving the economy, creating jobs, reducing deficits, and increasing wages. But, despite all this talk, many Americans feel like the system is rigged against them, and they see little real progress. Whether itâsContinue reading “Why do U.S. politicians always talk about âthe economy,â but it feels like theyâre not doing enough?”
Why Do We Have So Many Different Types of Elections in the U.S.? What’s the Difference Between Midterms, Primaries, and General Elections?
In the United States, elections are not just about the presidential race every four years; they encompass a variety of processes that allow voters to influence government at every level. From local to federal, the electoral system is incredibly complex. While many citizens know about presidential elections and their importance, fewer people fully understand theContinue reading “Why Do We Have So Many Different Types of Elections in the U.S.? What’s the Difference Between Midterms, Primaries, and General Elections?”