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Claudia Sheinbaum — the woman currently doing what most leftist leaders only tweet about — calmly accepting victory in Mexico City. No vibes, no slogans, just actual governance and approval ratings that would make European social democrats faint. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
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October 9, 2025

Diary of a Disappointed Revolutionary: Watching the World Tilt Right from the Edge of Victoria Falls

I have not written in weeks. Not because I packed up my revolutionary spirit and sold it at the flea market for airtime and a Fanta, but because the world made it very difficult to keep believing that leftist politics is anything more than a stubborn hobby. Between my job as a marketing lead, curating […]

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Brighton John lives in Victoria Falls, where he juggles too many jobs, too much coffee, and just enough sarcasm to be considered u ...
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July 3, 2025

The Cat With Nine Lives and Zero Legacy: David Mabuza and the South African Political Cinematic Universe

David Mabuza, South Africa’s former Deputy President, died recently, leaving a mixed legacy. Known as “The Cat” for surviving political turmoil, Mabuza shaped key events, notably the 2017 ANC elective conference that favored Cyril Ramaphosa. Despite his influence, his tenure was marked by a lack of public presence and clarity in accomplishments.

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Brighton John lives in Victoria Falls, where he juggles too many jobs, too much coffee, and just enough sarcasm to be considered u ...