Political parties, by definition, are alliances of the like-minded, a means to organize governance. But what happens when these alliances become fortresses, impenetrable and self-serving? A 2022 Pew Research study found that 63% of Americans believe political parties do a poor job of representing the people. Could it be time to rethink the very foundation of party nominations?

Political parties, by definition, are alliances of the like-minded, a means to organize governance. But what happens when these alliances become fortresses, impenetrable and self-serving? A 2022 Pew Research study found that 63% of Americans believe political parties do a poor job of representing the people. Could it be time to rethink the very foundation of party nominations?

Political parties, by definition, are alliances of the like-minded, a means to organize governance. But what happens when these alliances become fortresses, impenetrable and self-serving? A 2022 Pew Research study found that 63% of Americans believe political parties do a poor job of representing the people. Could it be time to rethink the very foundation of party nominations?

Cuddle mood—an intangible yet universal craving for closeness—has been our refuge and longing since humanity first leaned into the warmth of another. It is the soft sigh of a winter night, the tender ache of belonging. In the 1950s, the world was painted in pastel dreams. Post-war optimism surged as couples swayed to crooning voices like Nat King Cole’s, murmuring “Unforgettable.” The era was one of restrained tenderness, where hand-holding whispered promises and a kiss on the cheek could ignite a thousand silent symphonies.