Politics

On Friday, June 19th, 2026, the annual celebration of Juneteenth will be upon us once again! Often celebrated with festivities, community gatherings, and readings, many people partake in the celebrations but are unaware of the cultural and political significance.    Established as a celebration of joy, liberty, and freedom, Juneteenth...

There has been a rise in negativity towards the youth of America in recent years. Across social media, videos of teenagers gathered together in large crowds in malls, parks, and beaches have gone viral for all the wrong reasons. These events, labeled as teen takeovers, have led to communities urging...

Across the internet and recent news, many different media outlets have covered the recent news that there will be a film centered around the January 6th attack. If you are unaware, the January 6th attack is an historic riot that dates back to when a violent mob of President Trump...

When someone states their opinion about a certain controversial politic topic people are very quick to judge and assume they are a bad person based on what they believe. You are pro-choice? Then you are a murder. If you are pro-guns then you are likley to use it for bad....

If a conversation is about politics, it’s going to lead to arguments, and people usually have a strong opinion about one side or the other, which will lead to disagreements and usually end badly. Politics can create so much drama, and the result can sometimes lead to friendships or even...

Tensions between the Asian American and Black American communities have hit a massive strain in the past few weeks, ignited by a recent not guilty verdict in the tragic 2023 murder case of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. The ruling made waves across social media, with many within and outside the Black...

When someone posts something political on their social media such as FaceBook my reaction is “Oh boy, here we go” These posts never do anything to change what is actually going on in the world. Unless you have real power in poltitics or the government, nothing will change. You can...

A bipartisan motion seeking to combine the militaries of the United States and Israel has sparked a number of controversies online. This comes after a bill was introduced by Alabama Republican Representative Mike Rogers and Washington Democratic Representative Adam Smith early in May 2026. In fact, the bill hasn’t had...

Indians are practically everywhere. This large nationality group has been occupying significant sectors of the workforce in many nations, such as the USA, Canada, European countries, the UAE, and Portugal, and they are coming through HB-1-sponsored visas given by companies. But why do these countries sponsor visas for Indians but...

The case of Tarasoff vs Regents ruled that the therapist of a patient has the right to report if their patient makes a threat against someone else. When is it morally wrong to call or not to call? What is considered not bad enough to report? Well, for me, I...

Voting has been and continues to be a controversial topic within progressive spaces online and in real-life discussions. A majority of people who lean towards the left have either complicated views on voting or have completely separated themselves from even thinking about participating in the American electoral system. It’s a...

Insurance should be free because it provides the protection that everyone needs, regardless of income and wealth. Life is very unpredictable, and events such as illness, accidents, or natural disasters can create sudden and overwhelming costs. Without insurance, many people are unable to financially recover from these situations, which can...

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