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As a Progressive, I’m Voting for Larry Sharpe, the Libertarian, Again, in 2026

Every election cycle seems to bring with it the same frustrating realization: for many voters, especially those who don’t neatly fit into the boxes of the two dominant parties, the act of voting can feel less like a meaningful expression of belief and more like an exercise in compromise. In New York State, a placeContinue reading “As a Progressive, I’m Voting for Larry Sharpe, the Libertarian, Again, in 2026”

The Shutdown That Broke the Camel’s Back: How the 2025 Government Shutdown Could Finally Push Americans Away from Both Parties

The government shutdown of 2025 has now stretched long enough to earn the unenviable title of the second-longest shutdown in U.S. history. And if we make it just a few more days without resolution, we’ll surpass even that grim milestone, entering a level of political dysfunction this country has never seen before. It’s an inflectionContinue reading “The Shutdown That Broke the Camel’s Back: How the 2025 Government Shutdown Could Finally Push Americans Away from Both Parties”

How a Leftist Republican Could Exist—and Why They Should

When most people think of leftists or progressives, the immediate assumption is that they belong in the Democratic Party, the Green Party, or some other traditionally left-leaning organization. Politics, especially in the United States, has conditioned many to believe that ideological alignment is a rigid structure: if you’re a leftist, you vote Democrat or Green;Continue reading “How a Leftist Republican Could Exist—and Why They Should”

Why Leftists and Progressives Shouldn’t Just Run as Democrats

For decades, the Democratic Party has been the home base for most leftists, progressives, and reformers who believe in building a fairer, more equitable, and more compassionate America. It’s where Bernie Sanders ran his presidential campaigns. It’s where Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and other members of “The Squad” have fought their battles. It’s where progressiveContinue reading “Why Leftists and Progressives Shouldn’t Just Run as Democrats”