Looking at the different perspectives of the greater world beyond our country, we find that the definitive understanding of morals can greatly differ from ours. One such difference is the namesake of this article. Americans value independent thoughts and actions that do right by the individual. Other countries, like China, embed community into their culture, […]
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Chappel Roan Should Talk Politics, Even If She Doesn’t Want To
Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, most commonly known by her stage name, Chappel Roan, is a 27-year-old pop star who built her persona on drag culture. Roan will typically dress in very sparkly outfits and drag makeup in her performances, yet, for taking on a persona that is inherently political, she feels as if she doesn’t have […]
Trump Isn’t Running Against Biden—He’s Running Against Democracy Itself
This isn’t a race against liberals and conservatives, republicans and democrats, or Trump and Biden anymore. This is a race between Trump and democracy itself. For years, Donald Trump has positioned himself as a force against the democratic system. Between trying to run a third term against the US Constitution and undermining the rule of […]
Elon Musk and the Myth of the Apolitical Billionaire
Despite Elon Musk’s claim of being politically neutral, his endorsements, tweets, and business decisions have made him a significant political figure, shaping policy on issues like labor rights, AI regulation, and space privatization. The idea that billionaires exist beyond politics isn’t real, yet figures like Musk are eccentric, visionary entrepreneurs whose involvement in political discourse […]
Cory Booker Sets New 25-Hour Senate Speech Record
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 […]
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 […]
