There comes a point in a political campaign where the accumulation of scandal stops being a series of isolated incidents and starts being a pattern, and I think Graham Platner crossed that point months ago, long before this latest allegation ever became public, and I want to walk through why, because I do not thinkContinue reading “The Weight of a Campaign Built on Sand”
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Treats While the World Burns: Why Democratic Party Entryism Still Doesn’t Work
This week, New York City delivered what a lot of people are calling a historic moment for the left. Three congressional candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani swept their Democratic primaries, ousting two sitting members of Congress in the process. Brad Lander took down longtime Rep. Dan Goldman. Claire Valdez, a member of the DemocraticContinue reading “Treats While the World Burns: Why Democratic Party Entryism Still Doesn’t Work”
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”
The Privileged Origins of Antifa: A Critical Look at Its Early Days and Contemporary Defenses
Antifa, a term that has come to represent a broad range of anti-fascist ideologies and actions, is often defended by its supporters as a grassroots movement of resistance to fascism. However, the early days of Antifa were anything but a spontaneous, populist movement. In fact, its origins were deeply rooted in privilegeāspecifically, the elite liberalContinue reading “The Privileged Origins of Antifa: A Critical Look at Its Early Days and Contemporary Defenses”
Why Leftists and Progressives Shouldnāt 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. Itās where Bernie Sanders ran his presidential campaigns. Itās where Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and other members of āThe Squadā have fought their battles. Itās where progressiveContinue reading “Why Leftists and Progressives Shouldnāt Just Run as Democrats”
No More Half-Measures: Why I’m Not Cheering for Zohran Mamdani
Iām done with half-measures. Iām done with the hollow victories. Iām done with celebrating incremental changes from a party that was never built for real transformation. The Democratic Party has long promised progress, and even when it delivers, the progress is fragileāeasily reversed the moment the political winds shift. Iāve watched it happen again andContinue reading “No More Half-Measures: Why I’m Not Cheering for Zohran Mamdani”
Beyond the Celebration: A Closer Look at Zohran Mamdaniās Silence on Palestine
As progressive circles continue to celebrate Zohran Mamdaniās victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, thereās a noticeable gap in the conversationāone that could have serious implications for the movement he claims to represent. Mamdani has positioned himself as a bold, left-wing alternative to mainstream Democrats, offering ambitious proposals on housing, transit, andContinue reading “Beyond the Celebration: A Closer Look at Zohran Mamdaniās Silence on Palestine”
Beyond the Celebration: A Comprehensive Look at Critiques of Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdaniās primary win has sparked genuine excitement on the left. But while many are celebrating, some serious critiquesāfrom both leftist corners and more moderate progressive outletsāoffer warnings that align with my own concerns about both his election chances and his ability to govern effectively. Zohran Mamdaniās primary win has sparked enthusiasm, but important leftistContinue reading “Beyond the Celebration: A Comprehensive Look at Critiques of Zohran Mamdani”
Donāt Get Too Comfortable: Why Iām Not Celebrating Just Yet After Mamdaniās Win
So, Zohran Mamdani just won the NYC Democratic primary for mayor. Big news. For many progressives and leftists, this feels like a huge moment ā the kind of political shift weāve been dreaming of for years. A DSA-endorsed, anti-Zionist, tenant-first candidate beating out a well-known establishment figure like Andrew Cuomo? Thatās not nothing. But hereāsContinue reading “Donāt Get Too Comfortable: Why Iām Not Celebrating Just Yet After Mamdaniās Win”
Andrew Cuomo: The Trump of the Democratic Party ā And Heās Plotting His Comeback
In American politics, itās easy to get lost in the illusion that the parties are night and day. But strip away the branding, and you start to see uncomfortable similarities. In 2025, as Donald Trump settles into his second term as presidentādespite an insurrection, two impeachments, and a disastrous first termāanother figure from the shadowsContinue reading “Andrew Cuomo: The Trump of the Democratic Party ā And Heās Plotting His Comeback”