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Why I Care So Much About the Arson Attacks

You’re probably thinking: why do you care this much about these arson attacks? Why keep talking about it? Why keep coming back to it? Alright. I’ll get a little personal—not too personal, just enough to explain where I’m coming from. I’ve worked a few jobs at this point in my life. I’m not going toContinue reading “Why I Care So Much About the Arson Attacks”

The Selective Seriousness Problem: Why the Glibness Around Arson Is So Disturbing

One of the most frustrating parts of this whole situation is the tone some commentators are taking. The glibness.The detachment.The refusal to plainly condemn what happened. And I keep thinking about how differently this would be treated if the method of attack were different. Because let’s be honest: if this were a workplace shooting, nobodyContinue reading “The Selective Seriousness Problem: Why the Glibness Around Arson Is So Disturbing”

If Others Won’t Say It, I Will: This Is Not a Joke

captivating flames in rustic fireplace setting

Here’s another thing that absolutely grinds my gears about this whole situation. A lot of leftist, progressive, and left-leaning commentators I’ve listened to—people I would normally expect to take worker safety seriously—have been weirdly glib about these arsons. Some are treating it like a joke.Some refuse to condemn it.Some are sympathizing with the arsonist moreContinue reading “If Others Won’t Say It, I Will: This Is Not a Joke”

The Missing Piece Everyone Keeps Ignoring: Warehouses Have Workers

There’s something that’s been bothering me more and more as I watch coverage and commentary around these arson attacks. Whether it’s left-wing commentators trying to frame this as some kind of uprising, or mainstream media outlets trying to package it into neat, digestible narratives—there’s one massive, glaring point that keeps getting left out. Warehouses haveContinue reading “The Missing Piece Everyone Keeps Ignoring: Warehouses Have Workers”

Call It What It Is: Arson Against Workplaces Is Anti-Worker

intense forest fire with burning flames at night

At this point, I don’t even care who’s behind these arson attacks anymore. Whether it’s angry individuals, bad actors, opportunists, or something more complicated—there’s one thing that’s become crystal clear to me as of 4/15/26: This shit is anti-worker. Straight up. Yeah, I said it. Because let’s stop dancing around it and just say what’sContinue reading “Call It What It Is: Arson Against Workplaces Is Anti-Worker”

Tragedy Strikes in Midtown Manhattan: A Personal Reflection on the July 28, 2025 Shooting

On July 28, 2025, the unthinkable happened in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. A gunman opened fire inside a high-rise corporate building, resulting in the deaths of a New York City police officer and three other individuals. This senseless act of violence occurred in broad daylight, just before 6:30 PM, in a building located atContinue reading “Tragedy Strikes in Midtown Manhattan: A Personal Reflection on the July 28, 2025 Shooting”