Nosideism

On the impossibility of ethical living under systems we oppose Gary Larson's genius often lies in his ability to distill complex philosophical problems into simple, devastating images. In one particular cartoon, a sick chicken lies in bed, being nursed back to health with… chicken soup, while being assured

How Social Security Politics Reveals the Reality of American Governance What happens when democratic theater meets actuarial reality Welcome to the Kiddie Pool In the shallow end of American democracy, citizens splash around with colorful narratives about Social Security "destruction." Progressive outlets like Common Dreams warn of "

A real-world test of whether electoral innovation leads to policy revolution—or unintended consequences Portland, Oregon has become an unlikely laboratory for one of the most significant experiments in American municipal governance in decades. Through a combination of electoral reform and strategic organizing, the Democratic Socialists of America now wield

It’s quite fishy indeed. On reductions, myths, and the tyranny of concentrated narrative We are drowning in narrative concentrates. Every side, every faction, every ideologue is in the business of distillation — turning messy, bleeding reality into aromatic ideology. History becomes not just a lesson, but an ingredient. You don&

Executive Summary In 2025, both the federal government of the United States and the state government of Oregon operated under unified party control. In Washington, D.C., the Republican Party held the House, Senate, and White House and succeeded in passing a sweeping legislative package known as the "big,