NYC 2025 Mayoral Race – The Interfaith Intrepid

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”

A Progressive’s 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 I’d 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 evolved—out of necessity, not ideology. This election, I’m seriously considering casting my vote forContinue reading “A Progressive’s Paradox: Voting for a Republican to Keep a Worse Republican at Bay in the 2025 NYC Mayoral Race”