Politics
It is not uncommon now to walk into a restaurant and order a drink, only to receive it with a paper straw. The same could be said for any business that is attempting to get rid of plastic dinnerware, lids, cups, and other disposables. Not everybody is happy with their...
The United States has long grappled with fluctuating global perceptions, often oscillating between admiration and animosity. Of course, to the Americans, everyone loves them, the world revolves around them, and people want to migrate to their fantastic country because they’re simply “the best.” This foolish, narcissistic and self-serving mindset is...
The political environment has always been a divisive territory of conversation for decades and it is easy to see why. Opinions on certain issues and policies vary greatly, with people having their thoughts tailored to their background, demographics, geography, and other relevant influences. These tough topics are now becoming more...
On March 1, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring English as the official language of the United States. Now, government agencies and organizations receiving federal funds may choose not to offer services in any language other than English, AP News reported. Now, who will benefit from this?...
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects freedom of speech and the freedom of the press. This means the press or media has the right to publish and share ideas, opinions, and news without government censorship. Well, it seems as if this is no longer true. The Trump...
One of the many problems with the two-party system is that the public has to decide between two entities with a single person as the face of each. It reduces the multifaceted views of the American public to nothing more than a coin toss and leaves everyone: Democrat, Republican or...
“I am not into politics.” This phrase has become more prevalent in recent years, and it is said mainly by young adults and teens exhausted by the heated discussions at the family table and everywhere else. This lack of care could be considered worrisome for the future, but it’s hard...
Donald Trump was re-elected as the President of the United States and officially stepped into office on January 20, 2025. His first agenda was signing an executive order against transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people, which discriminates against their entire identity. The executive order is titled “Defending Women From Gender Ideology...
We as a nation constantly hear about Generation Z being the future of politics. But how politically active are they really? Popular media typically defines Gen Z as those whose birth years fall between 1997 and 2012. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Gen Z makes up one-quarter of the...
Just one year ago, most knew Elon Musk as an eccentric billionaire, the man who bought (and ruined) Twitter, and the estranged father of over a dozen children. Today, Musk has quickly become one of the most influential people in American politics – despite not even being American. So, how...
On Thursday, February 20, Mitch McConnell announced that his current and seventh term as Senator of Kentucky would be his last. The 83-year-old will not be seeking reelection. The announcement, made on McConnell’s birthday in front of the Senate, comes amid growing concerns from his party and calls from those...
With a myriad of new executive orders, mass firings, and the shuttering of critical US departments like USAID and the Department of Education, many Americans are worried that 2025 will see the rise of tyranny and the fall of democracy in our country. Though most of the concern lies with...
