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How a Leftist Republican Could Exist—and Why They Should

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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”

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”