It seems like every election cycle, people are faced with deciding whether to vote for the lesser of two evils or for no one. Some argue that casting a ballot for the “lesser of two evils” is a moral compromise, whereas others believe that sitting out of an election is a form of protest. In […]
Tag: Politics
Op-Ed: Trump’s Wishy-Washy Nature is Exhausting the Public
Trump’s first presidency was filled with bold claims and non-nuanced takes that drew in people who thought the same way. Many people thought the same way, as the public found out before he stepped into office in 2017. Some older and civically engaged voters knew that he couldn’t follow through on many of his promises, […]
Trump Suspending Tariffs on Mexico for One Month
Following a phone call with President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, President Trump announced a month-long suspension on tariffs of Mexican goods until April 2. While this is a slight reprieve for Mexican and American citizens who would be affected by said tariffs, there are still important questions left unaddressed. Some of these points include: whether […]
Op-Ed: Why We Need Better Musicals
We’ve had many great modern musicals, such as “Hamilton,” written by the excellent Lin-Manuel Miranda, and “Dear Evan Hansen”, by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, but we’re still missing something. It’s as if the quality of our musicals has gone down. Don’t even get me started on the movie adaptation of “Cats” from 2019 or […]
Op-Ed: The World Will Continue to Hate the U.S.
The United States has long grappled with fluctuating global perceptions, often oscillating between admiration and animosity. Of course, to the Americans, everyone loves them, the world revolves around them, and people want to migrate to their fantastic country because they’re simply “the best.” This foolish, narcissistic and self-serving mindset is what makes the rest of […]
Trump Making English the Official Language of the US Won’t Benefit Anyone
On March 1, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring English as the official language of the United States. Now, government agencies and organizations receiving federal funds may choose not to offer services in any language other than English, AP News reported. Now, who will benefit from this? No one. This policy will […]
Op-Ed:Farewell Press Freedom
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects freedom of speech and the freedom of the press. This means the press or media has the right to publish and share ideas, opinions, and news without government censorship. Well, it seems as if this is no longer true. The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that […]
The Problem with the Two-Party System
One of the many problems with the two-party system is that the public has to decide between two entities with a single person as the face of each. It reduces the multifaceted views of the American public to nothing more than a coin toss and leaves everyone: Democrat, Republican or other feeling like they have […]
How to Make Politics More Engaging for Everyone
“I am not into politics.” This phrase has become more prevalent in recent years, and it is said mainly by young adults and teens exhausted by the heated discussions at the family table and everywhere else. This lack of care could be considered worrisome for the future, but it’s hard to blame the younger generation […]
Is Gen Z More or Less Politically Involved?
We as a nation constantly hear about Generation Z being the future of politics. But how politically active are they really? Popular media typically defines Gen Z as those whose birth years fall between 1997 and 2012. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Gen Z makes up one-quarter of the U.S. population. Let’s look at […]
What Does Mitch McConnell’s Retirement Mean for the Republican Party?
On Thursday, February 20, Mitch McConnell announced that his current and seventh term as Senator of Kentucky would be his last. The 83-year-old will not be seeking reelection. The announcement, made on McConnell’s birthday in front of the Senate, comes amid growing concerns from his party and calls from those on the far right for […]
Op-Ed: Why is TikTok Politicizing Makeup?
In an already divided nation, TikTok has brewed another way to separate liberals and conservatives: by their makeup looks. After having redownloaded TikTok this past week, after a very short ban of the app in the United States, I stumbled across the resurgence of this liberal vs. conservative makeup trend from 2021. The trend does […]
