Itās easy to think the biggest threat to democracy is that an election might be stolen. That the vote might be rigged, manipulated, or corrupted by interference, misinformation, or voter suppression. But Iāve been thinking a lot lately, and Iām starting to feel like the 2028 presidential election might be something even darker than that.Continue reading “Why I Think the 2028 Presidential Election May Be More Insidious Than Just Stealing the Election”
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How Antizionism Can Feel Like Antisemitism, Even If Itās Not
When we talk about antizionism, the conversation often becomes tense before it even begins. Thereās a kind of emotional charge in the air ā because for many Jewish people, Zionism isnāt just a political project. Itās tied to their identity, history, and survival. So when someone says theyāre antizionist, even if they mean it asContinue reading “How Antizionism Can Feel Like Antisemitism, Even If Itās Not”
The Indefinite Shutdown: A Political Strategy Disguised as Stalemate
Thereās a certain eerie dĆ©jĆ vu that comes with watching the government grind to a halt again, but this time, the tone feels different. The usual expectation that cooler heads will eventually prevail, that some form of resolution will limp out of Congress within a week or two, has given way to a far moreContinue reading “The Indefinite Shutdown: A Political Strategy Disguised as Stalemate”
Zohran Mamdani: Progressive or Just Another Politician?
Zohran Mamdani is a name that has been gaining traction in New York’s political scene. As a Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidate running for the New York State Assembly, he has positioned himself as a progressive voice, advocating for affordable housing, environmental justice, and greater economic equality. His platform has sparked excitement, particularly amongContinue reading “Zohran Mamdani: Progressive or Just Another Politician?”
The Epstein Files Have Become Vaporware
So, this might sound like a doomer post. Might sound like a defeatist post. But so what. Because, reallyāat some point, we gotta face the reality of it. The Epstein files. For months now, since Trump returned to office, his administration has flat-out refused to release them. Even though, during the 2024 campaign trail, heContinue reading “The Epstein Files Have Become Vaporware”
The Hasan Piker-Vaush Parallel: How I Predicted the Shift
Introduction Hasan Piker is one of the most influential personalities in the world of online political discourse. Over the past few years, heās cultivated a massive following by blending political analysis with his distinct commentary style, often attracting both praise and criticism in equal measure. For a time, Piker represented a refreshing voice in progressiveContinue reading “The Hasan Piker-Vaush Parallel: How I Predicted the Shift”
Is Google AdSense Discriminating Against Me?
There comes a point when frustration turns into reflection. When youāve tried to follow the rules, done everything right, made changes, waited patiently ā and still, the answer is no ā you start to ask yourself if something deeper is happening. For me, that point came after the third rejection. Iāve been applying for AdSenseContinue reading “Is Google AdSense Discriminating Against Me?”
Why Curtis Sliwa Might Be More Progressive Than People Think
When people hear the name Curtis Sliwa, they usually think of a Republican, a law-and-order figure, or the founder of the Guardian Angels ā the street patrol group that has become a staple of New York City lore. What many fail to realize, though, is that Sliwaās history shows a surprising streak of progressive andContinue reading “Why Curtis Sliwa Might Be More Progressive Than People Think”
A Progressiveās Paradox: Voting for a Republican to Keep a Worse Republican at Bay in the 2025 NYC Mayoral Race
Introduction: The Unthinkable Choice As a lifelong progressive, I never thought Iād find myself in the position of voting for a Republican. Yet, here we are, in the lead-up to the 2025 New York City mayoral race, and my stance has evolvedāout of necessity, not ideology. This election, Iām seriously considering casting my vote forContinue reading “A Progressiveās Paradox: Voting for a Republican to Keep a Worse Republican at Bay in the 2025 NYC Mayoral Race”
Mutualism and Cooperativism: The Better Way Beyond Capitalism and Communism
When people talk about capitalism and communism, they usually talk in absolutes. One side says capitalism works and communism doesnāt. The other side says capitalism is a machine for exploitation while communism holds the key to fairness and equality. But looking around at the world today, itās becoming harder to defend either as the oneContinue reading “Mutualism and Cooperativism: The Better Way Beyond Capitalism and Communism”