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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 — the street patrol group that has become a staple of New York City lore. What many fail to realize, though, is that Sliwa’s history shows a surprising streak of progressive andContinue reading “Why Curtis Sliwa Might Be More Progressive Than People Think”

When Brittany Simon Defends HasanAbi — And Why That’s Surprising

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Okay, I’ve got to say something about this because it’s genuinely baffling. Brittany Simon — someone who, in the past, has been very clear about not defending these “streamer bros” and calling out bad behavior in online spaces — suddenly seems to be defending HasanAbi. And I’m just sitting here going, what? It’s confusing onContinue reading “When Brittany Simon Defends HasanAbi — And Why That’s Surprising”

Why Animals Deserve Personhood: A Radical Proposal for Multi-Species Justice

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For centuries, humans have relied on animals for labor, companionship, and ecological stewardship, yet our legal and social systems continue to treat them largely as property. From pets and service animals to farm animals and exotic species, animals are woven into the fabric of human society, contributing in ways both visible and invisible. Anti-cruelty laws,Continue reading “Why Animals Deserve Personhood: A Radical Proposal for Multi-Species Justice”

Animals as Workers: Rethinking Labor, Compensation, and Multi-Species Justice

In our society, animals are almost universally treated as passive resources rather than active participants. When people think of “work,” they rarely consider the labor that animals perform—whether on farms, in households, or in ecosystems—and yet animals contribute enormous amounts of value to human economies and daily life. Cows produce milk, chickens lay eggs, dogsContinue reading “Animals as Workers: Rethinking Labor, Compensation, and Multi-Species Justice”

Animals as Comrades: Why PETA Fails and Policy Must Change

In our political discourse, the focus is almost exclusively human. Policies are drafted, debated, and implemented with human stakeholders in mind, while the lives and welfare of non-human animals are treated as peripheral, incidental, or, at best, symbolic. From taxation and public health programs to urban development and environmental regulations, the impact on animals—pets, livestock,Continue reading “Animals as Comrades: Why PETA Fails and Policy Must Change”