In government class in high school, I felt like the teachers were always teaching just one side. Like certain presidents, certain events, and historic moments. It felt like they were trying to steer us to believe in one side instead of having our own opinion. My school even had a...
Since the beginning of the Trump Administration’s second term, there has been no shortage of products that the administration has put forward in the hope of emboldening support from its biggest fans. From cryptocurrency, paintings, and apparel, there seems to be a vested interest from the Trump Administration to push...
When considering all forms of government, there is one thing that boils down to that connects the different types of authority and government across the world: the age that holds power. Especially in American politics, many members of our Congress are often older than the people they govern. And while many people...
The controversy surrounding data centers has grown more tense, and those in favor are doing all that they can to try to move public opinion towards them in a more favorable direction. A shining example of this new direction is the growing partnership between trade unions and the tech companies...
The months leading up to the upcoming 2026 midterms have been quite tense, and the ongoing primaries and special elections have been no better. The climate the Trump administration has fostered has created around politics has been a nightmare scenario for many, on both sides of the Republican and Democratic...
The legal drinking age became 21 in 1984, and to argue that Congress used its power to withhold highway funding from any state that did not comply with this. I know plenty of people who would want the age to be 18 or even lower, and some people like me...
It’s 2026, and it’s almost impossible to get good health insurance. Most jobs provide it, but they want a 10k (or more) deductible. Until you pay that off, you are not covered for things like medicine, medical procedures, office visits, or, if it comes to it, surgeries. In this day...
The rising gas prices due to the Trump administration’s war on Iran have forced many people to adapt. Within the United States, while many are still attempting to go through their daily lives as normal, a growing number of people are looking towards alternative avenues. Public transportation usage has noticeably...
With food prices rising because of inflation, even with a full-time job it’s hard to afford food without the help of EBT. Last year at one point nobody was getting any and millions of Americans suffered. Nobody wants to have to go to a food pantry because they can’t afford...
Activism amongst celebrities has always been a divisive topic. In recent years, this often gets roped into the equally controversial topic of politics within entertainment in general. Since the first Trump administration term, there has been a growing push to limit or get rid of politics within popular media entirely....
Have you ever worked a 9-to-5 job, and once that beautiful payday finally comes, you are wondering why you are still barely making enough to live off of? Well, unfortunately, even if minimum wage goes up, so does the cost of living. Back in the 20s, rent might have been...
When it comes to college education, I know how expensive tuition can be, and if you can’t pay it off with financial aid, you’ll need to get scholarships and maybe even a loan. Some families can’t even afford to send their children to college because it’s so expensive in the...
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