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The Shutdown That Broke the Camel’s Back: How the 2025 Government Shutdown Could Finally Push Americans Away from Both Parties

The government shutdown of 2025 has now stretched long enough to earn the unenviable title of the second-longest shutdown in U.S. history. And if we make it just a few more days without resolution, we’ll surpass even that grim milestone, entering a level of political dysfunction this country has never seen before. It’s an inflectionContinue reading “The Shutdown That Broke the Camel’s Back: How the 2025 Government Shutdown Could Finally Push Americans Away from Both Parties”

Why Leftists and Progressives Shouldn’t Just Run as Democrats

For decades, the Democratic Party has been the home base for most leftists, progressives, and reformers who believe in building a fairer, more equitable, and more compassionate America. It’s where Bernie Sanders ran his presidential campaigns. It’s where Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and other members of “The Squad” have fought their battles. It’s where progressiveContinue reading “Why Leftists and Progressives Shouldn’t Just Run as Democrats”

Why I Think the 2028 Presidential Election May Be More Insidious Than Just Stealing the Election

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It’s easy to think the biggest threat to democracy is that an election might be stolen. That the vote might be rigged, manipulated, or corrupted by interference, misinformation, or voter suppression. But I’ve been thinking a lot lately, and I’m starting to feel like the 2028 presidential election might be something even darker than that.Continue reading “Why I Think the 2028 Presidential Election May Be More Insidious Than Just Stealing the Election”