There is something that has been bothering me for a while now, and recent events surrounding the 9/11 memorial have brought it back to the forefront of my mind. You may have seen the controversy surrounding Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after footage appeared to show them smiling during the 9/11 memorial ceremony. People haveContinue reading “Iâm Tired of the Bloodlust”
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A Year Ago, I Started Figuring Out What I Actually Believe
Disclaimer: This post was written on September 10, 2026, exactly one year after the events discussed in this piece. It may be published a few days after that date, but the reflections and perspective expressed here were written on September 10, 2026. A year ago today, I started to realize something about myself. Not somethingContinue reading “A Year Ago, I Started Figuring Out What I Actually Believe”
Refusing to Let the World Grind the Light Out of Me
There are days when the world feels like a machine designed to test how much softness a person can lose before they finally harden. The news cycles churn out cruelty as if it were routine maintenance. Politics rewards the loudest and meanest voices. Social media turns empathy into a punchline and compassion into a liability.Continue reading “Refusing to Let the World Grind the Light Out of Me”
Radical Empathy in a Fractured World: Changing Hearts Instead of Fighting Hate
In todayâs political landscape, the prevailing advice among progressives often seems to be: âHow do we deal with right-wing extremists?â or âHow do we counter conservatives who have gone too far?â This approach, however, is fundamentally flawed. Framing engagement with political opponents as a problem to be âdealt withâ presupposes that confrontation, punishment, or exclusionContinue reading “Radical Empathy in a Fractured World: Changing Hearts Instead of Fighting Hate”
Nuance and Compassion: Rejecting Black-and-White Thinking in Anarcho-Compassionism
At the heart of anarcho-compassionism is the absolute commitment to compassion. This is the cornerstone of the philosophy: treating everyoneâwhether they are an ally, adversary, or strangerâwith unwavering empathy and understanding. But there is an essential element to this that goes beyond simple kindness or goodwill. To truly practice anarcho-compassionism, we must also embrace theContinue reading “Nuance and Compassion: Rejecting Black-and-White Thinking in Anarcho-Compassionism”
Community Care (A Post Written by A Friend)
One of my friends made a facebook post that I really liked a lot, and I wanted to share it on here! “I just wanted to acknowledge that in times where the majority of people are suffering to some degree–layers of suffering–that it is both incredibly unifying and isolating. Why should anyone care about myContinue reading “Community Care (A Post Written by A Friend)”