Politics
Do you remember last election season, when all of these celebrities were posting about voting for Kamala Harris? I know I do. It seems they start making posts about voting every year. However, the real question is: does their support help, or does it merely become a diversion from the...
Alright, I’ll say it: most of us are not spending our weekends trying to understand government stuff or showing up at city hall with a sign. Some people are (and truly, good for them), but the rest of us are just doing our best — juggling life, laundry, and whatever...
Ask me how a bill becomes a law and I’ll stare at you like you just asked me to do long division in my head with no paper, no calculator and no hope. But ask me what snack I’d vote for? Suddenly, I’ve got a platform, a campaign, and a...
The public appearances of Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, are more than just family photos. They are a clear and deliberate message. By showcasing her at missile sites and military events, Kim is tying the future of the Kim dynasty directly to North Korea’s nuclear program. Since her...
For years, the legend of Burning Man has been built on a foundation of art, radical self-reliance, and a “leave no trace” ethos. It promises a temporary utopia, a vibrant escape from the mundane and often harsh realities of the outside world. But this year, the desert had other plans....
In recent years, a growing number of states have adopted so-called “permitless carry” laws, allowing individuals to carry concealed or open firearms in public without a government-issued license or the training it often requires. Proponents argue this trend aligns with the constitutional right to bear arms, empowering law-abiding citizens to...
So far, the smoke has cleared from the streets of Jakarta, Indonesia (ID) and other major cities but the embers of public anger still glow. The recent wave of nationwide protests, sparked by parliamentary perks and rising living costs, has subsided for now. Yet the echoes of 1998 are unmistakable,...
The tragic death of the Ukrainian refugee whose life was cut short by a violent act, is a stark and painful reminder of a pervasive failure within the United States (US) justice system. While the news headlines focus on the immediate tragedy, the full story reveals a deeper systemic problem:...
The principle of national sovereignty is a cornerstone of the modern world. It is the bedrock of the United Nations Charter, and it dictates that a nation’s internal affairs are its own. But what happens when a government turns its might against its own people, perpetrating mass atrocities? At what...
The shocking assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk serves as a grim and immediate reminder of the perilous state of our political discourse. While the motive is still under investigation, the act itself forces a difficult but necessary conversation about how political differences are increasingly used as rationale to do...
I’ve never considered myself to be a political person. Whenever conversations were brought up, I promptly kept my mouth shut. I’ve been taught from a very young age to refrain from speaking about things I’m uneducated in, things I don’t understand enough to speak on. It’s better to stay silent...
When political parties champion a diverse slate of candidates or appoint individuals from marginalized communities to high-profile positions, it is often heralded as a sign of progress. These moments are shared across social media and celebrated in press releases as historic victories. But a closer look at this strategy reveals...
