Following Charlie Kirk’s murder, there’s been a lot of media discussion about ‘the right way’ of talking about politics, which I find hard to connect with Kirk’s career. It’s not just that I disagree with his view of the world, but that I disagree with his way of doing politics, prioritising the pursuit of victory... Continue Reading →
Prejudicial propaganda doesn't necessarily take aim at it's target openly and directly. Often the person spreading prejudice will twist facts and insert insinuations to manipulate a third party. Manipulate them into hating a minority group who they have no rational reason to hate. For instance, in 2015 the neo-Nazi Daily Stormer website reacted to a... Continue Reading →
On June 26th the socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeated the long-time incumbent Joe Crowley for the right to run on the Democratic ticket in New York's 14th district. Her surprise victory prompted discussions about whether Ocasio-Cortez' socialist, grassroots-led campaign can be replicated in parts of the country. These discussions immediately turned Ocasio-Cortez into a major name... Continue Reading →
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