It’s Hispanic Heritage Month. So fuck it. I’m going to talk about being Hispanic. More specifically, being Salvadoran. I don’t talk about my Hispanic heritage nearly as much as I probably should. I’ve written about plenty of things over the years—society, culture, politics, religion, morality, empathy, current events, and all sorts of other topics—but myContinue reading “Being Salvadoran, Being Mixed, and Learning to See the World Differently”
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The Kirkiversary Is Not Funny
Okay, what the actual fuck is “the Kirkiversary”? Apparently, we’ve reached the point on the internet where the anniversary of someone’s murder is being turned into a fucking joke. For those who somehow haven’t encountered it, “Kirkiversary” or “Kirkversary” has been circulating online as a meme surrounding the anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death. People haveContinue reading “The Kirkiversary Is Not Funny”
The Toxic Exploitation of Tylor Chase: A Wake-Up Call for Our Society
In December of 2025, the world learned that Tylor Chase, a former child actor who once played Martin Qwerly on Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, was found homeless. The news was shocking, and while some people expressed concern, a disturbing pattern quickly emerged—one that exposed the darker side of our culture’s obsession with fame, voyeurism,Continue reading “The Toxic Exploitation of Tylor Chase: A Wake-Up Call for Our Society”
Trump’s Disgusting Response to Rob Reiner’s Death: A Study in Cruelty and Political Vindictiveness
The tragic deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, on December 14, 2025, shocked not only their friends and family but also the broader public. Reiner, the renowned actor and director, was found dead alongside his wife in their Southern California home. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident was aContinue reading “Trump’s Disgusting Response to Rob Reiner’s Death: A Study in Cruelty and Political Vindictiveness”
Radical Compassion Doesn’t Mean Forgiving the Irredeemable
Radical empathy and radical compassion are central to my philosophy, anarcho-compassionism. They call for seeing others fully, understanding their struggles, their fears, their backgrounds, and even the ways they hurt others. They ask us to listen deeply, to hold space for humanity in all its forms, and to recognize that everyone, even oppressors, is shapedContinue reading “Radical Compassion Doesn’t Mean Forgiving the Irredeemable”
Why Calling Nick Fuentes a ‘White Fred Hampton’ Isn’t Just Wrong — It’s Threatening
Frimpong’s video titled “Nick Fuentes: White Fred Hampton. Hear Me Out!” attempts to position Fuentes — a known white nationalist — as analogous to Fred Hampton, the legendary Black Panther and multiracial working‑class organizer. On its face, the move seems provocative — perhaps intentionally so — but on closer inspection it reveals a deeply incoherentContinue reading “Why Calling Nick Fuentes a ‘White Fred Hampton’ Isn’t Just Wrong — It’s Threatening”
Radical Empathy in a Fractured World: Changing Hearts Instead of Fighting Hate
In today’s political landscape, the prevailing advice among progressives often seems to be: “How do we deal with right-wing extremists?” or “How do we counter conservatives who have gone too far?” This approach, however, is fundamentally flawed. Framing engagement with political opponents as a problem to be “dealt with” presupposes that confrontation, punishment, or exclusionContinue reading “Radical Empathy in a Fractured World: Changing Hearts Instead of Fighting Hate”
Justice, Compassion, and the Test of Humanity: A Reflection on Ian Watkins and the Limits of Retribution
In October 2025, the death of Ian Watkins, the former lead singer of the band Lostprophets, prompted a wide range of reactions. While the actions Watkins was convicted of — deeply disturbing and reprehensible in nature, and profoundly harmful to those affected — were beyond dispute in their gravity, the response to his passing stirredContinue reading “Justice, Compassion, and the Test of Humanity: A Reflection on Ian Watkins and the Limits of Retribution”
Compassion Beyond Condemnation: Why We Must Reject Hatred Even Amid Injustice
Recently, the world lost Jane Goodall, a towering figure in science, conservation, and the fight to understand and protect our natural world. She passed away at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy of insight, empathy, and tireless advocacy for life. Yet, in the wake of her death, a troubling phenomenon emerged online: someContinue reading “Compassion Beyond Condemnation: Why We Must Reject Hatred Even Amid Injustice”
Conditional Empathy Is the Language of Authoritarians
One of the most dangerous ideas creeping into our culture right now is the notion that empathy can — or should — be conditional. That empathy should be extended only to the people who “deserve” it, to those who think like us, vote like us, believe like us, live like us. This mindset isn’t justContinue reading “Conditional Empathy Is the Language of Authoritarians”