Cory Anthony Booker, a United States senator from New Jersey, broke the record for the longest Senate speech at 25 hours and 5 minutes. Contrary to popular belief, this was not a filibuster. A filibuster is when one or more legislative body members pose a prolonged debate on proposed legislation to delay or entirely prevent […]
Tag: Politics
The Different Generations Have A Lot to Learn from One Another
As Gen Z is growing up and becoming old enough to have babies and buy houses, Millennials are reaching the place where they have roots in the ground and more discretionary income. It doesn’t sound like there’s a huge difference between the two, but having roots in the ground requires time and stability while starting […]
Politicians Need to Stop Being Influencers
In the age of TikTok soundbites and Instagram-perfect campaigns, politics has become more of a performance and less about actual governance. Some elected officials prioritize viral moments over policy, crafting their public personas like influencers rather than helping the people improve democracy. Politics is supposed to be about policies, governance, and public service, yet nowadays, […]
Voter Suppression is Getting Smarter—Are We?
In U.S. history, voter oppression has been any legal or extralegal measure to reduce voting or registration by members of a targeted racial group, political party, or religious community. In recent years, states have erected barriers to voting by imposing strict voter ID laws, cutting early voting times, restricting registration, and more. With digital technology […]
Trump Wants U.S. to Take Control of Greenland
Ahead of Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Greenland today, President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “go as far as we have to go” to get control of the country. After cutting a dog sled race and a visit to Greenland’s capital Nuuk, Vance and second lady Usha Vance will only visit the Pituffik […]
TikTok is a Better Job Market than Corporate America
Why do so many people want to be influencers? Around 2016, when makeup reviewing was taking over YouTube and Instagram, the average makeup-enjoyer’s feed was filled with beauty reviewers receiving gifts and being paid by brands to talk about new releases. This glamorous lifestyle was of course, curated in part by the brands and the […]
Op-Ed: Why X is the Worst Platform for Politics
X might be the worst hub for political disclosure in terms of social media platforms. While it’s a platform where politicians make big announcements, journalists break stories, and activists mobilize movements, there’s not much meaningful political feedback. By that, I mean that instead of fostering informed debate, X just amplifies misinformation and justifies false claims. […]
Why Most Debates Don’t Work
Communication is an important cornerstone of getting things done in our society, but speaking is only half of a good dialogue. Many political influencers and speakers debate with the opposing side, which is a way to escape echo chambers and extend one’s viewpoints beyond the people who already agree with one. The issue that comes […]
No One is Above Politics
No one is above the law and politics. It’s common to hear people claim that they stay out of politics or that they’re above it altogether. Politics can be exhausting and divisive, but the fact of the matter is that politics governs every aspect of our lives, from taxes to basic human rights. Choosing not […]
How to Build Community Without Excluding Autistic People
Autistic people can be great community members when given the chance to show up for others. That requires direct communication and understanding from non-autistic or allistic people that the autistic brain is wired differently than the allistic brain and that autistic emotions show up differently than the emotions of allistic people. The biggest problem autistic […]
The Political Influence of Streamers
The idea of people watching someone play a video game for hours or listening to their responses to chat is not an appealing use of time when you say it out loud. Yet, it is a facet of entertainment that has captivated a large audience. Many streamers gain an audience through their personalities and fun […]
Op-Ed: Religion Should Not be In Politics
Imagine someone choosing to be on a diet but insisting you can’t have chocolate cake; this is similar to the mindset many religions have when it comes to how the government operates. I believe that everyone has the right to practice their religion and beliefs. However, I don’t think it’s fair for religious groups to […]
