Politics
Why do so many people want to be influencers? Around 2016, when makeup reviewing was taking over YouTube and Instagram, the average makeup-enjoyer’s feed was filled with beauty reviewers receiving gifts and being paid by brands to talk about new releases. This glamorous lifestyle was of course, curated in part...
X might be the worst hub for political disclosure in terms of social media platforms. While it’s a platform where politicians make big announcements, journalists break stories, and activists mobilize movements, there’s not much meaningful political feedback. By that, I mean that instead of fostering informed debate, X just amplifies...
Communication is an important cornerstone of getting things done in our society, but speaking is only half of a good dialogue. Many political influencers and speakers debate with the opposing side, which is a way to escape echo chambers and extend one’s viewpoints beyond the people who already agree with...
No one is above the law and politics. It’s common to hear people claim that they stay out of politics or that they’re above it altogether. Politics can be exhausting and divisive, but the fact of the matter is that politics governs every aspect of our lives, from taxes to...
Autistic people can be great community members when given the chance to show up for others. That requires direct communication and understanding from non-autistic or allistic people that the autistic brain is wired differently than the allistic brain and that autistic emotions show up differently than the emotions of allistic...
The idea of people watching someone play a video game for hours or listening to their responses to chat is not an appealing use of time when you say it out loud. Yet, it is a facet of entertainment that has captivated a large audience. Many streamers gain an audience...
Imagine someone choosing to be on a diet but insisting you can’t have chocolate cake; this is similar to the mindset many religions have when it comes to how the government operates. I believe that everyone has the right to practice their religion and beliefs. However, I don’t think it’s...
Many talks have been held between our government and the owners of TikTok, discussing the potential ban of social media apps in the United States. There is also discussion of deals in the works to take the app under U.S. control, though it is unclear if this will occur. The...
For some, Politics isn’t something that lives in their minds rent-free. It’s a topic you hear at your Thanksgiving table at most. For others, however, political beliefs can be a dealbreaker. Reality TV isn’t always the best gauge of real life, but “Love Is Blind” managed to capture something deeply...
Five candidates have won the popular vote and lost the election in American history: Andrew Jackson in 1824, Samuel Tilden in 1876, Grover Cleveland in 1888, Al Gore in 2000, and Hillary Clinton in 2016. This is a problem because it eliminates the democratic principle that the candidate with the...
DJ Daniels was seemingly given a bad hand in life when he was diagnosed with brain cancer back in 2018. He was given only five months left to live, but he pressed on to beat cancer and live far beyond what doctors expected. His dream has always been to be...
In breaking news, the House has recently passed the GOP’s funding bill. The bill was approved on Tuesday, with a 217 to 213 vote. Only 1 Republican opposed it, while 1 Democrat supported it. The House Republicans had the majority of votes and have shown an unwillingness to work with...
