When people hear the name Curtis Sliwa, they usually think of a Republican, a law-and-order figure, or the founder of the Guardian Angels â the street patrol group that has become a staple of New York City lore. What many fail to realize, though, is that Sliwaâs history shows a surprising streak of progressive andContinue reading “Why Curtis Sliwa Might Be More Progressive Than People Think”
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A Progressiveâs Paradox: Voting for a Republican to Keep a Worse Republican at Bay in the 2025 NYC Mayoral Race
Introduction: The Unthinkable Choice As a lifelong progressive, I never thought Iâd find myself in the position of voting for a Republican. Yet, here we are, in the lead-up to the 2025 New York City mayoral race, and my stance has evolvedâout of necessity, not ideology. This election, Iâm seriously considering casting my vote forContinue reading “A Progressiveâs Paradox: Voting for a Republican to Keep a Worse Republican at Bay in the 2025 NYC Mayoral Race”
Mutualism and Cooperativism: The Better Way Beyond Capitalism and Communism
When people talk about capitalism and communism, they usually talk in absolutes. One side says capitalism works and communism doesnât. The other side says capitalism is a machine for exploitation while communism holds the key to fairness and equality. But looking around at the world today, itâs becoming harder to defend either as the oneContinue reading “Mutualism and Cooperativism: The Better Way Beyond Capitalism and Communism”
The Fragile Loyalty of Zohran Mamdaniâs Base
Zohran Mamdani has captured attention and imagination. Among his supporters, he represents hope, progress, and a vision of politics untainted by compromise. For many, he is a symbol rather than just a politician, an idea made tangible. These supporters are emotionally invested, often deeply, and their expectations are correspondingly high. They believe not just inContinue reading “The Fragile Loyalty of Zohran Mamdaniâs Base”
Zohran Mamdani Is the Chaos Candidate
Zohran Mamdani is the chaos candidate. And I donât mean that as an insult. Itâs not because of what he believes, or even how he governs, because, letâs be honestâif he wins, heâs not going to govern as a socialist or a communist. He might use the rhetoric, he might nod to the leftist idealsContinue reading “Zohran Mamdani Is the Chaos Candidate”
The Myth of Change: Why Zohran Will Disappoint Everyone
Everyoneâs talking about Zohran. To some, heâs the next great progressive hope, the one whoâs finally going to bring real change to a city thatâs been worn down by decades of corruption, complacency, and false promises. To others, heâs the next big threat â a socialist, a communist, a radical whoâs going to destroy whatâsContinue reading “The Myth of Change: Why Zohran Will Disappoint Everyone”
The Shutdown Absurdity: Fighting for Pennies While Millions Suffer
The government shutdown is being framed in the media and political discourse as largely the fault of Trump and the Republicans. After all, they hold the presidency and majorities in both chambers of Congress. But that framing is incomplete. While Trump and the GOP certainly bear responsibility, the mechanics of ending a shutdown require cooperationContinue reading “The Shutdown Absurdity: Fighting for Pennies While Millions Suffer”
The Simplest Plan Isnât a Plan at All: The Hypothetical Third Term and the Erosion of Boundaries
Thereâs something chilling in simplicity. When a threat is dressed up in chaos or complexity, itâs easier to spot, easier to debate, easier to feel like we can fight it. But when the danger is simpleâwhen itâs quiet, direct, and bluntâit can slip by unnoticed. Because simplicity feels disarming. It feels almost too absurd toContinue reading “The Simplest Plan Isnât a Plan at All: The Hypothetical Third Term and the Erosion of Boundaries”
This Isnât âPartial,â This Is Paralysis
I was watching CerosTV recently, and he said something that really stuck with me. As of October 24th, 2025 â now October 25th â this shutdown isnât going away anytime soon. And heâs right. Because the truth is, they havenât agreed on anything. Not a framework, not a direction, not even a foundation. Theyâre notContinue reading “This Isnât âPartial,â This Is Paralysis”
Even After the Senate Votes, the Shutdown Could Still Continue
The ongoing government shutdown has already stretched far beyond the expectations of most observers. Yet in many discussions, there is an implicit assumption: once the Senate secures enough votes to reopen the government, normal operations will resume. This assumption, however, oversimplifies the reality of U.S. governance and ignores the crucial role of the president andContinue reading “Even After the Senate Votes, the Shutdown Could Still Continue”