There are moments in politics when your principles are tested not by your enemies, but by the people you are more inclined to agree with. This is one of those moments for me. I identify as progressive. I have been openly critical of Donald Trump and much of what he represents politically. I disagree withContinue reading “Accountability Should Not Be Selective: Why I Believe James Comey Should Face Consequences”
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The Complicated Legacy of Robert Mueller, Power, Hesitation, and the Limits of Accountability
Today, March 21, 2026, news has circulated that Robert Mueller has died, and alongside that, controversy has already begun to swirl around reactions to his passing, including statements attributed to Donald Trump expressing satisfaction at his death. Whether one views those reactions as shocking, predictable, or emblematic of the current political climate, they immediately forceContinue reading “The Complicated Legacy of Robert Mueller, Power, Hesitation, and the Limits of Accountability”
The Totem Pole Nobody Talks About
There’s a post circulating on social media that got me thinking, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since. The idea is simple on the surface but goes pretty deep when you sit with it. The post was drawing a comparison between how quickly Bill Cosby and Harvey Weinstein were prosecuted andContinue reading “The Totem Pole Nobody Talks About”
Even If the Economy Is Good, That Doesn’t Cancel Out the Epstein Question
There’s a line I keep seeing over and over again whenever the Epstein files come up. Someone will say, “Why are we focusing on that? Look at the economy. Look at the markets. Look at gas prices. Look at jobs. Donald Trump is doing good things.” And here’s the thing. Even if he were. ItContinue reading “Even If the Economy Is Good, That Doesn’t Cancel Out the Epstein Question”
Why ICE Killing an American Citizen Is Bad, Why It’s Dangerous for Everyone, How They Disregard Law, and Why Media Coverage Is Failing Us
The killing of an American citizen by a federal immigration enforcement officer is a crisis moment for this country, a moment that should shake every single person who believes in the rule of law, basic civil liberties, and the idea that government power must always be limited by clear, enforceable standards, not unfettered discretionary force,Continue reading “Why ICE Killing an American Citizen Is Bad, Why It’s Dangerous for Everyone, How They Disregard Law, and Why Media Coverage Is Failing Us”
Fiction Mirrors Reality: Spider-Man, Vigilantism, and the Fallout of Public Judgment
In Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker is caught in a storm far bigger than any supervillain he’s ever faced—public opinion. Following the events of Far From Home, his identity is revealed, and he’s accused of murder. He’s declared a menace, debated endlessly in the media, and treated by many as a symbol of uncheckedContinue reading “Fiction Mirrors Reality: Spider-Man, Vigilantism, and the Fallout of Public Judgment”
The Trump-Epstein Cover-Up Was Never a Theory — It Was the System Protecting Itself
Let’s make one thing clear: this isn’t some shocking new revelation.We’ve known.Anyone paying attention has known. Donald Trump has long been surrounded by predators, traffickers, and abusers — and not as some reluctant outsider looking in. He was one of them. The only real surprise is that the story is finally cracking into mainstream visibility,Continue reading “The Trump-Epstein Cover-Up Was Never a Theory — It Was the System Protecting Itself”
Interfaith Friday #6: Prison Ministry and Faith-Based Rehabilitation Under Threat
A new round of prison privatization laws has led to the cutting of funding for faith-based rehabilitation programs that don’t conform to state-approved Christian doctrine. Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, and interfaith prison ministries are being restricted from offering counseling or ceremonies unless they use state-approved materials. “I’ve been offering Buddhist meditation sessions to inmates for 12Continue reading “Interfaith Friday #6: Prison Ministry and Faith-Based Rehabilitation Under Threat”
COVID-19 May Have Woke People Up
The George Floyd protests that have been happening these past few days have become so widespread throughout America. They started in MN, and they spread out to the rest of the country. They are now on the East, on the West, and in the Midwest. As the protests grew widespread and more intense, I startedContinue reading “COVID-19 May Have Woke People Up”
