Tag: Op-ed

I Avoid Political Conversations—Here’s Why

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 relationships ending. I try to […]

The White House UFC Match Might Be A Disaster

The White House UFC Match Might Be A Disaster

As the celebrations for the United States 250th birthday approach, the Trump Administration has surprisingly geared up for their own celebrations in the form of Freedom 250. Unfortunately, recent months have seen these plans devolving in such a way that has left President Trump with only one major event to kick off on July 4th.  […]

Why the Black American Boycott of Asian American Businesses Was a Long Time Coming

Why the Black American Boycott of Asian American Businesses Was a Long Time Coming

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 community outraged. It was a […]

Dystopian Fiction Challenges Readers to Ask, “What Would I Do?”

When it comes to books, one of my favorite genres to read is dystopian. They always have you think about if you were in that version of the world, what would you do in that situation. Hunger Games, for example, I think about what faction I would be born into, and if I had happened […]

Does Posting About an Issue Actually Create Change?

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 complain about global warming or […]

Rev Con at Hyde Park

If you enjoy Revolutionary War Reenactments and History Facts, then you will enjoy RevCon 2026, where you can celebrate America’s 250th birthday, which takes place on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at the FDR Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York. This family-friendly event is free and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]

Which Sport Is the Hardest?

Sports are very hard, and there’s no doubt that there are many difficult sports in the world. Sports require strict discipline through physical training like running and constant workouts, practice, and even dieting. Each sport comes with its own struggles, so which is the most difficult? I’ve played quite a few sports in my lifetime, […]

Why 90s Fashion Was Surprisingly Neurodivergent-Friendly

I loved the 90s, but I especially loved the fashion. The baggy clothes, flannels, and my all-time favorite shoe brand, Etnies. I didn’t know it at the time, but I had autism, and well, the clothes in that era were perfect for me. I loved wearing my mom’s too-big-for-me sweatshirts or jeans that had rips […]

Indian Mass Migration Globally

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 not just recruit their own […]

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