Thereās something inherently troubling about civilian patrol vehicles that are designed to mimic official police cars so closely that theyāre nearly indistinguishable. On paper, the idea might seem harmlessāmore eyes on the street, more people helping to keep communities safe. But in practice, it creates confusion, misleads people, and can actually make situations more dangerous.Continue reading “When Civilian Patrol Cars Look Too Much Like Cop Cars”
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Survival Over Ideology: Why Zohran Is the Worst Option for NYC Right Now
Letās be real. Iām a progressive. I believe in fighting for structural change, for social justice, for a city that reflects the values of compassion, equity, and innovation. Iām not a conservative. Iām not a liberal playing safe. And yet, as I look at the 2025 NYC mayoral election, I see something that most people,Continue reading “Survival Over Ideology: Why Zohran Is the Worst Option for NYC Right Now”
Infrastructure as Legal Persons: Recognizing the Labor of Buildings, Roads, and Bridges
The concept of legal personhood has expanded in surprising ways over the past century. Corporations, abstract collections of humans, are recognized as legal persons, capable of owning property, suing and being sued, and entering contracts. Artificial intelligence is increasingly discussed in similar terms. If entities without consciousness or traditional human qualities can be granted personhood,Continue reading “Infrastructure as Legal Persons: Recognizing the Labor of Buildings, Roads, and Bridges”