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Woke 1? Woke 2? WTF Are We Doing?

I’m going to say something that might piss off people on both sides of the political spectrum: The whole “woke” thing is getting fucking stupid. And no, I’m not saying that from some right-wing, anti-progressive perspective. Quite the opposite. I’m talking about something that has gotten so absurd that we’ve reached the point where basicContinue reading “Woke 1? Woke 2? WTF Are We Doing?”

I Have No Enemies: A Reflection on Radical Empathy and Compassion

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“I have no enemies.” This quote from Vinland Saga echoed through my mind recently when I stumbled upon it in a video by Brittany Simon. Brittany used it to reflect on how many so-called progressives, especially progressive men, harbor vitriol and hatred toward those they consider their enemies. It struck a chord with me because,Continue reading “I Have No Enemies: A Reflection on Radical Empathy and Compassion”

The Left’s Shameful Hypocrisy in the Government Shutdown: Anti-Worker Politics Disguised as Progressivism

The current government shutdown has exposed something deeply disturbing about the state of so-called progressivism in America. As the federal government teeters on the brink of chaos, there are voices, voices that claim to be on the left, calling for the shutdown to continue. They present it as some kind of moral or political strategy,Continue reading “The Left’s Shameful Hypocrisy in the Government Shutdown: Anti-Worker Politics Disguised as Progressivism”

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”

The Myth of Change: Why Zohran Will Disappoint Everyone

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Everyone’s talking about Zohran. To some, he’s the next great progressive hope, the one who’s finally going to bring real change to a city that’s been worn down by decades of corruption, complacency, and false promises. To others, he’s the next big threat — a socialist, a communist, a radical who’s going to destroy what’sContinue reading “The Myth of Change: Why Zohran Will Disappoint Everyone”

Something Feels Off About Graham Platner

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There’s a strange kind of feeling that sometimes creeps in when you watch politics unfold. It’s that subtle inner alert that says: something about this doesn’t sit right. Not because there’s proof, or scandal, or anything dramatic — but because the pieces don’t seem to fit together the way they should. That’s the feeling I’veContinue reading “Something Feels Off About Graham Platner”

The Left’s Gatekeeping Problem: Why Progressivism Should Be Accessible, Not an Exam

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If you’ve ever tried to engage with leftist or progressive politics, you may have noticed an unexpected barrier: it often feels like you have to pass a rigorous academic test just to be taken seriously. Unlike other political identities, leftism and progressivism are frequently framed as a space where membership requires not just agreement withContinue reading “The Left’s Gatekeeping Problem: Why Progressivism Should Be Accessible, Not an Exam”

The “No Kings” Protests Miss the Point: Trump Isn’t a King — He’s an Oligarch

Let’s be real. These so-called “No Kings” protests are missing the mark entirely. They’re loud, they’re passionate, and they’re full of energy — but they’re also fundamentally inaccurate. Trump and his administration aren’t kings. They’re oligarchs. And that difference matters. It’s not just a semantic quibble; it’s about political precision, and the failure to recognizeContinue reading “The “No Kings” Protests Miss the Point: Trump Isn’t a King — He’s an Oligarch”

The Hard Reality: Why Not Voting for Zohran Isn’t Appeasement — It’s Survival

People are going to call it appeasement. I already know that. They’ll say that not voting for Zohran is giving in to Trump. They’ll say it’s cowardice, or selling out, or betraying progressive values. But it’s none of those things. It’s realism. It’s logistics. It’s survival. This isn’t about ideology anymore. This isn’t about labels,Continue reading “The Hard Reality: Why Not Voting for Zohran Isn’t Appeasement — It’s Survival”

Let It Die: Why the 2025 Government Shutdown Exposes the Failure of Obamacare and the Illusion of Progress

The government shutdown of October 2025 has turned into one of those defining political moments where everyone scrambles to look like they’re fighting for the people while actually leaving the people to suffer. It’s a war of optics, not policy — a crisis built on symbolism rather than solutions. And while Republicans and Democrats pointContinue reading “Let It Die: Why the 2025 Government Shutdown Exposes the Failure of Obamacare and the Illusion of Progress”