Iâve written about the Luigi Mangione case before. But this post isnât really about him. And it certainly isnât about taking the side of Luigi or the CEO who was killed. This is something different. This is about what this case says about us. Let me start with something that shouldnât even have to beContinue reading “Luigi Is a Test”
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Stop the “what if Obama” whataboutism
Both Sides Are Using Democratic Politicians As Whataboutism Punching Bags And It Needs To Stop There is a particular kind of argument that has become so common in American political discourse that most people do not even notice it anymore. It hides in plain sight. It shows up in comment sections, in dinner table arguments,Continue reading “Stop the “what if Obama” whataboutism”
Remembering Ruby Ridge and Waco, Power, Memory, and the Politics of Selective Outrage
There are certain moments in American history that refuse to fade, not because they are clean or easily understood, but because they are messy, painful, and unresolved. Ruby Ridge and the Waco siege sit firmly in that category, two events separated by less than a year, yet forever intertwined in the national consciousness. They areContinue reading “Remembering Ruby Ridge and Waco, Power, Memory, and the Politics of Selective Outrage”
Whatâs the Difference Between the Left and Right Wings in Politics, and Why is It So Polarized?
In today’s political landscape, the left and right wings represent two major ideological camps in the United States. However, these terms aren’t as simple as they may appear. The differences between the left and right wings are shaped by their core beliefs, policy priorities, and views on societal issues. At the same time, the U.S.Continue reading “Whatâs the Difference Between the Left and Right Wings in Politics, and Why is It So Polarized?”
The Supreme Court Is Not ApoliticalâItâs a Conservative Weapon
Letâs be clear: the Supreme Court is not neutral. With a 6â3 conservative supermajority, it has become one of the most powerful arms of the right-wing movement. From gutting voting rights to attacking reproductive freedom, the Courtâs recent rulings reflect an ideological agenda more than any abstract legal philosophy. Itâs why expanding the Court andContinue reading “The Supreme Court Is Not ApoliticalâItâs a Conservative Weapon”
