08 Oct 2025 Reading time: 1 minute 
Abdul comes out of public health and it shows. Less press‑release talk, more “does it work?” That bias toward building things that actually function is why I’m making this Endorsement #3.
What I’m backing:
- Fix‑things mindset: Public program experience; cares about outcomes, not vibes.
- Affordability first: Make life cheaper — housing, health care, wages that keep pace.
- Independent coalition: People‑powered, and endorsed by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders.
If this reads like your politics, lend a hand. Campaigns like this are built, not bought.
07 Oct 2025 Reading time: 1 minute 
This shouldn’t be a surprise — I’ve been writing about Zohran for months — but I want to make it official in my Endorsements series. This is Endorsement #2.
If you’ve followed along, you’ve seen these earlier posts:
Put simply: Zohran has been the clearest, most consistent voice on affordability in NYC politics — and he’s backed it up with shoe‑leather organizing, coalition‑building, and a refusal to bend to big‑money interests. That’s the combination that wins elections and, more importantly, delivers for working people.
Why this endorsement
- Working‑class focus and relentless emphasis on affordability — rent, transit, groceries, housing.
- Persuasion‑first, pro‑worker populism that resonates far beyond the traditional base.
- Independence from big‑money politics; organizing power rooted in real people.
If you’re aligned with the platform and the posture, chip in or volunteer above. Let’s keep organizing — and keep the focus on working people.
04 Oct 2025 Reading time: 1 minute 
Introducing Endorsements: brief, occasional picks where I back populist candidates who focus on working people, affordability, and reject big‑money / establishment politics. This is Endorsement #1.
Graham Platner is a Marine and U.S. Army veteran, oyster farmer, and a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine; running to defeat Susan Collins, take on her billionaire backers, and win back the seat for working Mainers being priced out of their homes.
His message is direct and populist: “Mainers first. Maine Always.” He argues that an economy designed by and for billionaires has priced out regular people, calling it a “billionaire economy”, and makes affordability the north star of his campaign.
Why this endorsement:
- Working‑class focus: Platform centers housing affordability and cost of living for Mainers.
- Anti–Big Money posture: Explicitly rejects a politics “by, of, and for billionaires.”
- Authentic profile: Oyster farmer, working class background matches the message.
He gets it.
Notables and links:
- Endorsed by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (Press Herald, Sep 1, 2025): Article
- Grassroots giving via ActBlue: Donate
- Get involved: Volunteer
- Events calendar: Mobilize
If you’re aligned with this platform and want to help flip the seat, chip in or volunteer above. This is the first entry in a new Endorsements series — more to come.
03 Oct 2025 Reading time: 1 minute
Quick TV picks worth your time — strong writing, memorable characters, and fully bingeable.
Long Bright River: With Amanda Seyfried, Nicholas Pinnock, Ashleigh Cummings, Callum Vinson. A Philadelphia police officer searches for her sister, an addict who has gone missing.
Andor: Created by Tony Gilroy. With Diego Luna, Denise Gough, Stellan Skarsgård, Kyle Soller. In an era filled with danger, deception, and intrigue, Cassian Andor embarks on a path that is destined to turn him into a Rebel hero.
The Dropout: Created by Elizabeth Meriwether. With Amanda Seyfried, Naveen Andrews, Michel Gill, William H. Macy. TV series that chronicles Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' attempt to revolutionize the healthcare industry after dropping out of college and starting a technology company.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Created by Joss Whedon. With Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Anthony Head. A young woman, destined to slay vampires, demons and other infernal creatures, deals with her life fighting evil, with the help of her friends.
