First of all, credit where credit is due: Zohran Mamdani, a self-claimed democratic socialist, a naturalized citizen, a Muslim, a man in his early 30s, just won the New York City mayoral election against Andrew Cuomo who is backed by the president Trump and billionaires. This is not something that happens a lot in American politics. Without a doubt, it is a major victory, a … Continue reading What does Mamdani’s victory tell about the future?
The election day has finally arrived. According to many, this is the most important election in US history. And honestly, for some valid reasons, this might not be an overstatement. Considering the recent appointments and upcoming vacancies in the SCOTUS, overtly articulated plans on altering democratic institutions, and a highly destabilized global political landscape, it seems like a lot are at stake. Who the next … Continue reading Telling People to Vote Is Undemocratic
One not-so-rare narrative regarding the possibility of Trump’s reelection indulges in spreading pessimism through portraying an extremely undemocratic, inegalitarian, and nonfunctional future for the United States. Many centrists share their concerns about the authoritarian regime Trump would seek after in his second term. You can find numerous opinion pieces in mainstream media which basically argue that the GOP itself is not a threat to democracy – … Continue reading It’s not Trump, It’s the Republicans (and the Democrats)
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