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A Prediction I Made About AI Politics That Looks Wrong, and Why the Debate Has Become More Complicated

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For a while, I made a political prediction about artificial intelligence that I genuinely thought would come true. I believed conservatives, who often embraced business expansion, rapid technological growth, and market-driven innovation, would remain strongly pro-AI. I also thought liberals, progressives, and leftists—many of whom raised early concerns about labor displacement, surveillance, corporate abuse, andContinue reading “A Prediction I Made About AI Politics That Looks Wrong, and Why the Debate Has Become More Complicated”

Trump, FISA, and the Endless Cycle of Power: Why We Must Oppose Surveillance No Matter Who Is in Charge

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There is a pattern in American politics that repeats so often it should no longer surprise anyone, yet it still manages to disappoint millions every time it happens. Politicians campaign as outsiders. They campaign as reformers. They campaign as the people who will finally challenge the machine, expose corruption, defend liberty, and dismantle the abusesContinue reading “Trump, FISA, and the Endless Cycle of Power: Why We Must Oppose Surveillance No Matter Who Is in Charge”

S08102A: How the “Digital ID for Kids” Bill Could Actually Put Them at Risk

At first glance, New York’s proposed bill S08102A might appear to be a protective measure for children online. Its stated goal is simple: verify the age of users across devices and platforms to ensure that minors are not exposed to content deemed inappropriate. On paper, this sounds responsible, even necessary. But when you dig intoContinue reading “S08102A: How the “Digital ID for Kids” Bill Could Actually Put Them at Risk”

When Safety Starts to Look Like Force: War Comes to the Subway

I already knew, intellectually, that the National Guard had been deployed into the New York City subway system. I knew this wasn’t some secret federal takeover or a sudden declaration of martial law. I knew the legal explanations, the press releases, the careful language used to reassure the public. And yet, none of that preparedContinue reading “When Safety Starts to Look Like Force: War Comes to the Subway”

From Choice to Mandate: The Erosion of Personal Autonomy

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In recent years, we’ve witnessed a troubling trend: what was once offered as a choice slowly transforms into a mandate. Whether it’s government policies or tech platforms, the idea of personal autonomy is being quietly eroded, often under the guise of security, convenience, or efficiency. What started as an option for individuals to decide howContinue reading “From Choice to Mandate: The Erosion of Personal Autonomy”

Who Gets Censored Now? Free Speech in the Trump Era

The Trump administration’s actions have raised concerns about censorship and the suppression of dissent. Policies targeting journalists and activists threaten First Amendment rights, necessitating robust defense of free speech and press freedoms.

Interfaith Friday #1: Muslim-Americans and the 2025 Surveillance Bill: A Renewed Fear

Congress is currently advancing a new federal surveillance bill aimed at “domestic threat mitigation,” but civil liberties groups are sounding the alarm. For many Muslim-Americans, the language is hauntingly familiar. Back in the early 2000s, the Patriot Act led to increased surveillance and profiling of Muslims in the U.S. Today, with vague definitions of extremismContinue reading “Interfaith Friday #1: Muslim-Americans and the 2025 Surveillance Bill: A Renewed Fear”