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June 2025

How New York City's Political Shift Will Impact Democrats Nationally
Zohran Mamdani's win as Democratic nominee for NYC mayor has put Democrats in a tough spot
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John Polonis
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Liberation Day’s Lasting Impact: How Treasury Markets Check Executive Power
Why the U.S. Treasury market is effectively the 4th branch of U.S. government
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John Polonis
3
America's Bread Problem and My 6 Month Sourdough Journey
How bread is emblematic of America
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John Polonis
7
More Anthony Bourdain, Less Toxic Masculinity
Imperfect empathy instead of perfect toxicity
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John Polonis
6
It's Possible to Support Palestine Without Antisemitism
The extremist rhetoric that fuels targeted violence against Jews needs to stop
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John Polonis
5

May 2025

Colonizing the Mind: How Future AI Devices Threaten Human Autonomy
Examining the partnership between Jony Ive and Sam Altman that few are talking about
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John Polonis
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We Need More Leaders Like Ulysses S. Grant
Reflecting on a visit to Grant's Tomb, an underrated gem in New York City
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John Polonis
6
'Why I Write': Finding Purpose in One of George Orwell's Best Essays
The philosophy of one of the greatest 20th century writers should not be overlooked
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John Polonis
3
How To Use the Socratic Method In Your Own Life
Plus birthright citizenship, recent stories in The Political Prism, and Pete Rose
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John Polonis
3
Week Ahead: China Deal, Qatar Gifting Air Force One, Habeas Corpus, Birthright Citizenship, and Markets
With a focus on the Middle East as Trump begins a trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE
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John Polonis
Pope Leo XIV, 80th Anniversary of Defeating Nazis, Removing Habeas Corpus, and Recapping a Week in Financial Markets
A weekend briefing to "lift up ordinary people", as Pope Leo XIV has pledged
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John Polonis
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