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”

Pax Chinacana

There’s a phrase that has defined global power for decades: Pax Americana. A Latin term meaning ā€œAmerican Peace,ā€ it describes the era of global order shaped largely by the United States after World War II. Not peace in the purest sense, but a system where America sat at the center—militarily, economically, culturally, diplomatically. Whether countriesContinue reading “Pax Chinacana”

The Weight of the World and the Dread That Never Ends

I hate that phrase — crashing out. It’s a bit cringe, I know. But lately, honestly, that’s the best way I can describe how I’ve been feeling. Like I’ve been slowly crashing the fuck out. My energy, my focus, my optimism — all of it. Just crashing. It’s like the world’s gotten so heavy thatContinue reading “The Weight of the World and the Dread That Never Ends”

Trump’s Submarine Threat Isn’t Just Reckless — It’s the Next Chapter in a War That’s Already Global

So now we’re moving nuclear submarines around because of a social media post? That’s what Donald Trump did this week. On August 1st, the man who claims he’ll ā€œkeep us out of warā€ ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to new positions after former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev criticized Trump’s Ukraine policy on Twitter. This isContinue reading “Trump’s Submarine Threat Isn’t Just Reckless — It’s the Next Chapter in a War That’s Already Global”