Month: April 2025

Trump Isn’t Running Against Biden—He’s Running Against Democracy Itself

Trump Isn’t Running Against Biden—He’s Running Against Democracy Itself

This isn’t a race against liberals and conservatives, republicans and democrats, or Trump and Biden anymore. This is a race between Trump and democracy itself.  For years, Donald Trump has positioned himself as a force against the democratic system. Between trying to run a third term against the US Constitution and undermining the rule of […]

Russel Brand Charged With Sexual Assault

Russel Brand Charged With Sexual Assault

Russel Brand was found guilty and charged with rape and sexual assault following an 18-month investigation after four women spoke out about being assaulted by him. The accusations, spanning several years, prompted law enforcement to launch a comprehensive inquiry into Brand’s past behavior and conduct. Russell Edward Brand, 50, is an English comedian and actor. […]

Dead Pants

Gerald Tiperino was not a big tipper, little tipper, or any kind in between. He was a petty thief who kept his money in his back-pants pocket.

One might assume he was upset when it escaped through a hole. He was, angry as a stepped-on rattler. Disinterested in fine points of law, he made a quick arrest, no trial, no lawyers, no innocent until proven guilty, no last words. He went straight to sentencing.

“May the Lord have mercy on your soul.”

He used two clothespins; they grabbed like crocodiles.

It was over in a moment.

Tiperino hung his pants.

If Apple Went Back to Some of Their Old Practices People Might Not be So Eager to Switch to Android.

If Apple Went Back to Some of Their Old Practices People Might Not be So Eager to Switch to Android.

The original iPhones took the world by storm and started what would be a tight-knit cult of Apple supporters with people buying all Apple products to create a close ecosystem of gadgets with the same operating systems. An Apple ecosystem is a force to be reckoned with, as it’s possible to do so much between […]

Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Revitalize The American Dream

Trump and his Republican allies have had their hopes up on the recent Tariffs announced by the administration. They hope that these tariffs will usher in a new age of American progress, encouraging citizens. These tariffs are seen by Republicans and MAGA supporters as the long-awaited solution to bringing back factory work to communities that […]

Food has No Morality: You’re Not “Bad” for Wanting a Sweet Treat

Food has No Morality: You’re Not “Bad” for Wanting a Sweet Treat

If you’re health conscious, recovering from an eating disorder (ED) or generally struggling when dealing with hunger pains,  it can be difficult to find the balance between listening to your body and making good choices for yourself. Food being tied to morality with faster options being labelled as “bad” and home cooked options labelled as […]

Why you should watch Netflix’s The Lady’s Companion

 In the wave of Netflix releases, there have been some quality shows on the platform this past month. Some of them are international – it’s interesting to witness global programming with in-sync subtitles. A show that’s been on my streaming rotation is “The Lady’s Companion” Created by Bambu Producciones, the series is set in 1871 […]

AI could upend the fashion industry

While the impending impacts of AI technology have been well talked about in fields like tech and entertainment, its effects on the fashion industry are often overlooked. Like any professional creative field, AI-generated images could have massive implications for Fashion. Considering clothing designs often begin with concept art, this job will definitely be threatened by […]

Why I’m Scared to Start Reading “A Little Life”

Why I’m Scared to Start Reading “A Little Life”

Hanya Yanagihara’s “A Little Life” has a reputation that precedes it. It is an emotionally devastating novel that leaves readers shattered. Everyone who has read this book seems to issue a warning to those who want to read it. For me, I have been told that everything bad that could happen happens to these characters. […]

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