The United States in 2025 is witnessing an alarming acceleration of violence, both in scope and context. From political killings to public altercations, the normalization of violence has seeped into areas that would have once felt unthinkable. The killing of Charlie Kirk in September 2025 is a tragic but telling example of this trend. ItâsContinue reading “The Escalation of Violence and the Urgent Need for Radical Empathy”
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Violence Is a Choice
Introduction: Reframing the Narrative Around Violence We are often told that violence is inevitableâthat it is part of human nature, a fact of life, or an unavoidable consequence of conflict. But that narrative is not only disempowering, itâs misleading. The truth is this: violence is a choice. It is not hardwired. It is not fated.Continue reading “Violence Is a Choice”
The Strain of Anarcho-Pacifism I Envision: A New Ethical Strategy for Real-World Change
Introduction: Reclaiming Anarcho-Pacifism for the 21st Century Anarcho-pacifism has long been misunderstood, dismissed, or outright ridiculed. Criticsâboth inside and outside leftist circlesâlabel it naĂŻve, impractical, or utopian. Yet I argue the opposite: that anarcho-pacifism is not only relevant, but essential in todayâs world. But it must evolve. What Iâm proposing is a new strain ofContinue reading “The Strain of Anarcho-Pacifism I Envision: A New Ethical Strategy for Real-World Change”