I want to follow up on my previous post about why I oppose the death penalty, because there’s something else I want to address. And I know this is probably going to piss some people off, but honestly? I think it’s a conversation worth having. I’ve noticed that a lot of people who oppose thingsContinue reading “I’m Against the Death Penalty. Yes, Even for People Who Commit Horrific Crimes. Here’s Why.”
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The Death Penalty Is Cruel, Unjust, and One of the Biggest Contradictions in American Law
Two stories have been in the news recently that have reminded me why I oppose the death penalty. And honestly? The more I think about them, the more convinced I am that we need to fundamentally rethink how we approach punishment, justice, and the power we give our government. The first story concerns the Pentagon’sContinue reading “The Death Penalty Is Cruel, Unjust, and One of the Biggest Contradictions in American Law”
The ICE Shooting in the Bronx, Radical Empathy, and Why We Need to Start Understanding Each Other
I’ve been thinking a lot about what’s been happening with ICE lately, and honestly, I’m getting fucking sick of it. I’m sick of hearing about ICE agents shooting people. I’m sick of seeing incidents that raise serious questions about the use of force, accountability, and whether the people enforcing our laws are being held toContinue reading “The ICE Shooting in the Bronx, Radical Empathy, and Why We Need to Start Understanding Each Other”
Not All Palestinians Are Good, Hamas Is Not Good, and I’m Tired of the Moral Grandstanding
All right. Here we go again. If you’ve been following my recent writing, you’ll know that I’ve been talking about Israel and Palestine, the controversy surrounding Zohran Mamdani’s attendance at the October 7 vigil in New York City, and why I believe we need to stop making sweeping assumptions about people based on political labels.Continue reading “Not All Palestinians Are Good, Hamas Is Not Good, and I’m Tired of the Moral Grandstanding”
Not All Zionists Are Bad: Yes, I’m Saying It Again
All right, folks. I have something to say, and I know some people aren’t going to like it. But fuck it. I’m going to say it anyway. Not all Zionists are bad people. Yes. You heard me right. And before anybody starts making assumptions about what I believe, let me explain myself. I’ve talked aboutContinue reading “Not All Zionists Are Bad: Yes, I’m Saying It Again”
I Saw This Coming: The Zohran Mamdani Vigil Controversy and the Problem With Parts of the Pro-Palestine Movement
Sometimes, you can see something coming before it actually happens. You might not know exactly how it will happen, when it will happen, or what the specific circumstances will be. But you can recognize the patterns, see the warning signs, and make an educated prediction about what is eventually going to happen. And, well, thatContinue reading “I Saw This Coming: The Zohran Mamdani Vigil Controversy and the Problem With Parts of the Pro-Palestine Movement”
The Cornell 7: Stop Fucking Doxxing People
So I need to follow up on my previous post about the Cornell 7, because apparently some people have decided that the appropriate response to this situation is to try to fucking dox Jane Doe. No. Just fucking no. That shit is disgusting. I don’t give a fuck whether you believe her. I don’t giveContinue reading “The Cornell 7: Stop Fucking Doxxing People”
The 2026 New York Governor’s Race: Where Jonathan Makeley, Bruce Blakeman, Kathy Hochul, and Jean Anglade Stand
I’ve already talked about why I’m voting for Jonathan Makeley in the 2026 New York governor’s race. I’ve talked about the Prohibition Party, I’ve talked about the issues where I agree with Makeley, and I’ve talked about the issues where I don’t. But now I want to take a step back and actually compare theContinue reading “The 2026 New York Governor’s Race: Where Jonathan Makeley, Bruce Blakeman, Kathy Hochul, and Jean Anglade Stand”
Why Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco Are Such a Big Issue for Me
I want to expand on my previous post about why I’m voting for Jonathan Makeley for governor of New York. Because if there is one issue in Makeley’s campaign that really stands out to me, it is this: Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. And this isn’t just some random policy position I picked up because IContinue reading “Why Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco Are Such a Big Issue for Me”
Why I Am Voting for Jonathan Makeley (And Looks Like Larry Sharpe Is Out)
So, an update on something I said earlier this year about the 2026 New York gubernatorial election. I previously said I was planning on voting for Larry Sharpe. Well… looks like that isn’t happening anymore. Larry Sharpe is out of the race. His independent nominating petition was ruled invalid because New York requires 45,000 signaturesContinue reading “Why I Am Voting for Jonathan Makeley (And Looks Like Larry Sharpe Is Out)”