For years, people have argued about who really “controls” whom — the United States or Israel. You’ll see this debate all over social media, in political discussions, even in academic circles. Some will swear up and down that Israel is nothing more than a puppet of the United States, dependent on American money, military support,Continue reading “The Mutual Control Delusion: Why It’s Not Just the U.S. Controlling Israel, but Israel Controlling the U.S. Too”
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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”
How Socialism and Communism Are Pretty Much the Same Thing—At Least in How Most Americans See It
There’s a lot of talk about how socialism and communism are “different.” You’ll hear academics, economists, and ideologues split hairs over the technicalities. They’ll go on about Marxist theory, about how socialism is the step before communism, about how communism is stateless and classless while socialism still retains some state structure. And, sure, technically, they’reContinue reading “How Socialism and Communism Are Pretty Much the Same Thing—At Least in How Most Americans See It”
Why I Think the 2028 Presidential Election May Be More Insidious Than Just Stealing the Election
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”
How Antizionism Can Feel Like Antisemitism, Even If It’s Not
When we talk about antizionism, the conversation often becomes tense before it even begins. There’s a kind of emotional charge in the air — because for many Jewish people, Zionism isn’t just a political project. It’s tied to their identity, history, and survival. So when someone says they’re antizionist, even if they mean it asContinue reading “How Antizionism Can Feel Like Antisemitism, Even If It’s Not”
The Indefinite Shutdown: A Political Strategy Disguised as Stalemate
There’s a certain eerie déjà vu that comes with watching the government grind to a halt again, but this time, the tone feels different. The usual expectation that cooler heads will eventually prevail, that some form of resolution will limp out of Congress within a week or two, has given way to a far moreContinue reading “The Indefinite Shutdown: A Political Strategy Disguised as Stalemate”
Zohran Mamdani: Progressive or Just Another Politician?
Zohran Mamdani is a name that has been gaining traction in New York’s political scene. As a Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidate running for the New York State Assembly, he has positioned himself as a progressive voice, advocating for affordable housing, environmental justice, and greater economic equality. His platform has sparked excitement, particularly amongContinue reading “Zohran Mamdani: Progressive or Just Another Politician?”
The Epstein Files Have Become Vaporware
So, this might sound like a doomer post. Might sound like a defeatist post. But so what. Because, really—at some point, we gotta face the reality of it. The Epstein files. For months now, since Trump returned to office, his administration has flat-out refused to release them. Even though, during the 2024 campaign trail, heContinue reading “The Epstein Files Have Become Vaporware”
The Hasan Piker-Vaush Parallel: How I Predicted the Shift
Introduction Hasan Piker is one of the most influential personalities in the world of online political discourse. Over the past few years, he’s cultivated a massive following by blending political analysis with his distinct commentary style, often attracting both praise and criticism in equal measure. For a time, Piker represented a refreshing voice in progressiveContinue reading “The Hasan Piker-Vaush Parallel: How I Predicted the Shift”
Is Google AdSense Discriminating Against Me?
There comes a point when frustration turns into reflection. When you’ve tried to follow the rules, done everything right, made changes, waited patiently — and still, the answer is no — you start to ask yourself if something deeper is happening. For me, that point came after the third rejection. I’ve been applying for AdSenseContinue reading “Is Google AdSense Discriminating Against Me?”