The Democratic Party Should Embrace Mamdani — and Itself
The party's national leadership has stood silent on its nominee because of his ideology, but Democrats must embrace the big tent and their voters’ desire for change.
Author: Kash
Remembering Clair Engle: Congressman Fireball and the Fight for “The Little Man”
You may not know his name, but Senator Clair Engle embodied a brand of politics and a desire to fight that's sorely needed today.
Should Democrats Ignore Trump?
Donald Trump is a unique figure in modern politics, and Democrats may need a unique response to counter him: ignoring the president.
Why He Won
IN THE EARLY HOURS of November 6th, 2024, Donald Trump declared victory in the 2024 presidential election, announcing that he had been given an “unprecedented and powerful mandate.”…
A Better Tomorrow Is Still Possible
I want to tell you two stories. In the early 1920s, gripped by a fierce wave of hatred, Congress created an immigration law that prevented people from most…
Waiting Room
I lowered myself into the chair against the far wall of the waiting room, its sickly green upholstery sighing far more than seemed reasonable. A clock ticked sharply,…
Only The Stars
I’m trapped. I’m trapped in this goddamn hunk of metal drifting through an infinite void, the universe that I and so many others called home. Any warmth I…
(Archive) The Wall
Day 19. January 9th, 2018. The government has been partially shut down for 19 days, making this the second longest government shutdown in the history of America. This…
(Archive) 2:59
Happy Halloween everybody! Happy reading. -=- I sprung awake, certain that someone was watching me. I couldn’t move. I couldn’t make a sound. All I could do was…
(Archive) On Kavanaugh
Update 10/5: Kavanaugh has made it to the Supreme Court due to a 51-49 Senate vote. The Supreme Court will vote on whether or not to send to…