What’s the deal with another hungry BS artist?
Cynthia Nixon’s daughter, Seph Mose, has come out identifying as a man and is currently on a hunger strike in Gaza, which, I guess, is kind of a serious commitment.
“He and five of his fellow activists are staging hunger strikes in Chicago,” Nixon told Newsweek, noting that the 28-year-old “knows he won’t end the war, but he’s doing what he can.”
So, it sounds like some kind of merit badge for self-sacrifice, maybe?
It might remind some people of that iconic anti-drug PSA from the 80s.
After Hamas’s attack on Israel back in October, Nixon, who had a failed bid for governor of New York in 2018, made headlines by pledging to join lawmakers, including the current mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, in a five-day fast to support Gaza.
But, surprise! Nixon only managed to go two days out of five, with a solid 48-hour break for her beloved cinnamon raisin bagels. Of course, she knows a thing or two about solidarity.
It’s interesting how Nixon’s latest announcement wrapped up a week filled with progressive performances in New York City, all in the name of folk hero status.
During this time, one politician was arrested, and there were numerous self-righteous tweets aimed at making a mark in social media history.
The week kicked off with an anti-Trump protest resembling a social mixer for Boomers, called No Kings. It seemed like a collective tantrum against the duly elected president, much like earlier pink knitted hat marches. And hey, maybe those attending hit their 10,000 steps for the day.
A few days later, the city’s director and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander attempted to revive his political campaign by getting arrested, which, interestingly, isn’t his first time.
In this instance, he was caught in a messy entanglement with an ICE officer outside a federal immigration court, provoking arrest by refusing to let go of a detainee’s shoulder. The image he created was, well, memorable, making him seem a bit like a person who’d had one too many drinks at a bar.
Lander may have thought this would make him look brave, but instead, it looked sort of embarrassing. He was criticized and even put down by Governor Kathy Hochul, who seems to make sporadic appearances in New York City primarily for photo opportunities. On the same day, she neglected to mention subway safety, which is, let’s say, a serious issue.
This time around, Hochul marched into federal buildings and was on hand to help Lander, who was released without charges. She later tweeted a photo of them, captioned with the state slogan, which translates loosely to “The Political Way of the Sky.”
After these publicity stunts, Lander was welcomed back like a hero by some progressive figures, including public defender Jumane Williams and missing Governor Antonio Delgado, who praised his so-called courage.
But do these politicians realize that everyday New Yorkers can’t even afford basic items without worrying? Yet, here we are, with them all getting their moment in the spotlight.
Our politicians are seriously misguided. They vow to combat Trump while neglecting the pressing need for a functional and affordable city.
The cherry on top of this political cake is their questionable tactics. Lander also sought to navigate recent anti-Semitism scrutiny by using phrases like “globalization of intifadas.”
He expressed feelings of personal danger in light of these statements, which, you know, is a real issue. There are tangible threats of violence that people face regularly on political fronts.
So, if you find yourself overwhelmed by these antics, maybe, just maybe, it shows a need for serious leadership. New York could use some adults in charge, rather than just a parade of actors and clowns.
