Fact-checking was supposed to be our guide through a sea of misinformation. These groups promised a new era of truth in public conversation. But two decades later, the results are the opposite: trust in institutions hasn’t gone up, it’s plummeted. The constant search for the “unassailable fact” has ironically made the public more cynical and […]
Month: September 2025
Unveiling A New Game Changer: Nasal Sprays can Potentially Beat Covid-19
For three years, our global defense against COVID-19 has been a systemic one. Intramuscular vaccines injected into the arm, have reportedly been a success of modern science preventing countless deaths and hospitalizations. But as new variants continue to emerge and transmission remains a constant threat, it has become clear that this approach is incomplete. To […]
Are Golf Tournaments Too Polished for Modern Sports Fans?
The cheers are polite. The applause is a whisper. At a time when other sports are fueled by screaming fans, professional golf is defined by its silence. It begs a difficult question: Is the sport’s quiet calm a liability in today’s fast-paced, high-emotion world? Golf has always been the “gentleman’s game,” a contest of quiet […]
Visual Novels Don’t Need Interactivity and Complex Gameplay to Be Interesting
Visual novels are a relatively niche form of video game and rather simple design wise. As the name suggests, they are novels in a visual form. They are story-based games that come with music, sound effects and often voice acting. This style of game design on paper is very limited and doesn’t allow for a […]
A National Model for Detention?
Florida’s (FL) decision to open two new immigration detention facilities, colloquially dubbed “Deportation Depot” and “Alligator Alcatraz,” is the latest and most visceral manifestation of a national trend. Across the country, states are stepping into a role traditionally reserved for the federal government, constructing their own border security and immigration enforcement infrastructure. “Alligator Alcatraz,” the […]
The Recent Use of Military Force to Stop a Drug Boat Brings Into Question the Militarization of Law Enforcement
Earlier this week, a drug cartel boat was struck by United States missiles to tighten cartel crackdown efforts. Footage of the missile strike had surfaced online and became a massive focus of discussion among many including news sources and politicians. According to Marco Rubio, who posted on X, “today the U.S. military conducted a lethal […]
Lonely At The Top: Did Joey Badass Come Correct For NY?
Early this year, I was intrigued by Joey Badass’s return with “The Ruler’s Back”. A song aimed to call out Hip Hop’s recent cultural fascination with the West Coast, courtesy of Kendrick Lamar. Many others would say that the emcee had a good trajectory for album of the year. He released songs that sounded like […]
Don’t Reach, Cowboy
I made I never rode a lazy horse to a bank robbery, and sure my six-shooter was loaded.
Tipped my hat to the ladies.
“Looking sharp, Ma’am.”
“Thank you, sir. ”
I never shot anyone who didn’t need shooting.
After the last job, I stopped at the first town I saw.
“Whiskey, barkeep, all-around.”
The drinks were watered, the game was crooked.
Player stole my money while I was holding a full house.
“Don’t reach, cowboy,” he said.
Good advice. Here’s some more.
Think through the robbery; think through the escape.
Clip.
Clop.
Can’t do it on a lazy horse.
Political Gladiator: The is UFC Going to The White House
It’s hard to reconcile the sleek, corporate juggernaut of today’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) with the chaotic no-holds-barred spectacles of its past. The promotion that fills arenas and commands lucrative television contracts was once a rogue enterprise, a banned curiosity reviled by lawmakers and mocked by traditional sports media. But with its new global reach […]
What Is The Future of Political Parties?
The foundations of American political parties are cracking. For decades, the two major parties have relied on steadfast if predictable coalitions of voters. Democrats (D) banked on urban liberals, labor unions and a diverse array of minority groups. Republicans (R) held a firm grip on white evangelical Christians, suburban families and business interests. But those […]
Painting the World Pink: The Rise of Angelyse Mariah
The future of pop might just be painted pink. Angelyse Mariah, a 22-year-old singer-songwriter, is doing more than making music – she’s shaping a universe where passion intertwines with resilience, support and unwavering self-belief. Raised in New Jersey and now living in Los Angeles, Angelyse is a pop artist with a vision. Her songs, choreography […]
We can thank Armani for diversifying female businesswear
While numerous designers have made significant contributions to the fashion industry, none has been more influential in diversifying women’s businesswear than Giorgio Armani. Born in 1934, Armani first made waves with his work at Cerruti 1881. His influence skyrocketed after he debuted his brand in 1975. Armani was successful because he could bridge gender divides […]
