Tag: OpEd

The Politics of Masking: Who Gets to Be ‘Acceptable’

When it comes to politics, neurodivergent and the LGBTQ community, which for some are both, we barely get any safety from the people who disagree with the LGBTQ lifestyle or the quirkiness of a neurodivergent person. To survive everyday life, a neurodivergent person masks to not be seen as inappropriate or unacceptable. Most jobs do […]

Could The Amazing Digital Circus’s Theatrical Finale Release Be Indie Animation’s Greatest Step?

Could The Amazing Digital Circus’s Theatrical Finale Release Be Indie Animation’s Greatest Step?

The independent animation industry has for decades struggled under the thumb of corporate entertainment companies. However, the finale of a popular animated web series has many confident that it will be the industry’s best success to date. The Amazing Digital Circus is an Australian adult animated web series created by Gooseworx and produced by Glitch […]

It’s Jackie Robinson Day!

The cultural diversity that Major League baseball holds was not achieved overnight but rather through a movement that aimed to create a more expansive league that welcomed players of all races and ethnicities. Change and reform within the sport was made only possible through the courage of players who were willing to break the racial […]

Man Slashes 3 With Machete at Grand Central and Is Killed by Officer

In New York on Saturday morning, police shot and killed a man who was wielding a knife on the subway platform at Grand Central Station. The subject, who was identified by police as 44-year-old Anthony Griffen, boarded the 7 train Saturday morning, arriving a short time later at Grand Central, where he stabbed an elderly […]

Is Alani The Next Big Energy Drink Controversy?

Is Alani The Next Big Energy Drink Controversy?

Energy Drinks have been a popular commodity for decades, especially among the younger generations. While there is no shortage of criticisms and controversy within its industry, a new energy drink may be the topic of negative conversation in the coming months. Alani Nu is an energy drink founded in 2018 by fitness influencer Katy Hearn […]

Ozempic is Erasing Body Positivity

Just a few years ago, body positivity broke the internet as the new social movement that strived toward inclusivity, embracing different body types and reminding people that all sizes are loved and appreciated. Many organizations and forums promoted self-love and confidence regardless of weight, and the demands of particular beauty standards began to crumble as […]

Hasan Piker Reveals The Frustrating Limitations Of The Democratic Party

Hasan Piker Reveals The Frustrating Limitations Of The Democratic Party

​Online influencers have become the biggest entry points for the average person within American politics. While this was quickly adopted by conservatives and the Republican Party, the Democratic Party has struggled with this for years. In the past year, the Democrats have been more eager to, in some way, emulate how their opposition party collaborates […]

Coachella Recap

And in a matter of minutes, Sabrina Carpenter left behind a great taste in the mouths of her fans who were mesmerized by her breathtaking performance at this year’s Coachella. The event managed to outdo itself from the year before as it featured the likes of Justin Bieber, PinkPantheress, Addison Rae, Karol G, and many […]

Melania Addresses Ties to Epstein

Of all the things that could be talked about in our current political climate from a rapidly-declining economy to a war-plagued nation that is now living in fear, Melania Trump looked to ease our concerns in her brief speech held about—-Jeffrey Epstein. Yep, you heard me right—through all of the chaos and mayhem transpiring in […]

Why The Sims 4 Still Does More for Queer Identity Than Most AAA Games

The Sims series has always let players dress a character how they want and be with either gender, regardless of the gender of the character they made is. Now, for Sims 4, players, you can make a male character appear pregnant, and a female character can be the “father.” Which is great especially for the […]

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