Politics
When did patriotism become synonymous with conservatives? When did loving your country become a political statement? Well, when a country prides itself in its inherent racism and gender inequality, it’s hard to be proud of it. So, priding yourself in your country sends the message that you might be politically...
Third spaces have all but disappeared from society. It’s part of the reason people have trouble making friends outside of work or school, because there’s nowhere to go hang out that doesn’t require spending money of some kind. Places like the mall and the park are less appealing for anyone...
In this political climate, even a blind man can see that things are getting intense. From election security agencies being cut to the insanity of deportation without trials – it’s understandable why the world has become tuned out from all this pushback from the Trump administration. And to the absolute...
The Trump Administration’s push towards domestic schools and universities falling in line with their policies has understandably disrupted the American education ecosystem. While ten large universities across the United States have explicitly made statements to stand against his policies, many other universities around the country have not. Now, uncertainty is...
For decades, the American dream has been sold as a universal ideal: work hard, and you’ll succeed. But for many immigrants, people of color and working-class families, this promise rings hollow. The rags-to-riches stories that Hollywood loves to push have always been selective about who gets to live them. While...
Voters vote based on self-interest and greed over the well-being of society as a whole. Why is it so hard not to think solely about yourself when it comes to voting for someone? Let me give you an example, the first amendment gives everyone in the United States the freedom...
There was once a time when the internet was seen as a niche hobby of sorts, linking people up to chat rooms and blogs that served no other purpose than to connect the world with itself. Nowadays, it would be hard to find someone in our modern society who doesn’t...
Last Tuesday night was a hectic array of events when Majorie Taylor Greene’s town hall meeting was interrupted by protestors. About nine people were protesting, calling the republican a “terrorist,” waving signs and even chanting “Free Kilmar.” Police escorted six protestors but had to arrest three others. Two of the...
The Trump administration’s crusade against illegal immigration within the United States has taken a downturn just four months after his return to office. Despite his promises of pushing illegal immigrants out of the country by the millions, the administration only deported 12,300 immigrants, 400 less than last year, according to...
There comes a point when the question is no longer whether an administration is doing right for their party or different ideologies; it’s about basic human decency. The Trump administration has not only crossed a line, but it has also destroyed the line. From the beginning, the Trump administration’s approach...
When it’s hard to get a job, grocery prices are through the roof, and people are on the verge of homelessness every day, having needs and being ashamed to talk about them will be the death of society. Being ashamed of struggling is normal, but that doesn’t make shame easier...
The many divides within the United States are due to many issues, but for any serious conversation to be had in breaking down these barriers, the demonization of red-state voters needs to be dealt with. On a surface level, it is easy to see why many people feel no sympathy...
