Tag: Politics

Why Are Deceptive Political Ads Hardly Talked About?

The months leading up to the upcoming 2026 midterms have been quite tense, and the ongoing primaries and special elections have been no better. The climate the Trump administration has fostered has created around politics has been a nightmare scenario for many, on both sides of the Republican and Democratic parties. It’s led to both […]

Celebrity Activism Is A Good Thing

​Activism amongst celebrities has always been a divisive topic. In recent years, this often gets roped into the equally controversial topic of politics within entertainment in general. Since the first Trump administration term, there has been a growing push to limit or get rid of politics within popular media entirely. While most of these talking […]

What Rameswamy Keeps Getting Wrong About The Ohio Election

Like many elections in the upcoming midterms, Ohio is shaping up to be among the most important. Unsurprisingly, Vivek Rameswamy has stood out as one of the most talked-about Republican candidates in the state’s upcoming gubernatorial race, but for all the wrong reasons. One would think, as a well-known Republican candidate who first entered the […]

Can Trump Afford To Keep Ignoring The Economic Effects Of The Iran War?

Things haven’t been going well within the United States economically since the start of the Iran war. That said, the Trump administration and its supporting republican legislaters have done their best to uphold the image of a country that hasn’t been wrecked by turmoil. Unfortunately for them, more and more of the public is growing […]

Why NYC’s Urban Forest Plan Should Be Replicated Across The US

An upcoming New York City environmental plan has the potential to do a lot of good, and if it works, more cities should adopt similar measures. Cities are notoriously known for their excessive use of concrete and asphalt, as well as their lack of green spaces. Despite the fact that NYC has Central Park, many […]

The Correspondents’ Dinner Attack Conspiracy Theories Just Are A Symptom Of The Current American Political Climate

An attack against the president, especially at an official event like the White House correspondents’ dinner, would typically have garnered significant outcry and concern from the American public. That said, horse after the incident occurred, instead of outcry, what the Trump administration saw was indifference and speculation from many within the public. While many within […]

Why Are Black NYC Residents At A Higher Risk Of Losing Their Homes?

​New York City council member Chi Ossé’s arrest during an eviction protest has pushed a particular type of housing fraud into the public eye, and the surprising rate of black owners affected by it. ​Deed Theft is a type of fraud that has been plaguing homeowners for years, but the rate at which the black […]

Could Betting Apps Contribute To The End Of Political Insider Trading?

Could Betting Apps Contribute To The End Of Political Insider Trading?

Insider trading has been an open secret in politics for decades. That said, the internet and social media have made trading more normalized and more blatant to the point that lawmakers can no longer ignore it. Kalshi, a popular online prediction market platform, has risen to the top of trading apps in the market. Anything […]

What James Talerico’s Election Says About Democratic Politician Electability

What James Talerico’s Election Says About Democratic Politician Electability

​The recent win of Texas Democrat James Talerico in the Texas Senate primary made waves across both Democratic and Republican parties within the United States. The win preceded a fierce competition between Talerico and the other popular candidate, Jasmine Crocket. While many within online left spaces wanted Crocket to win, Talerico was the winner, which […]

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 […]

School Vouchers Are Proving Critics Right, But It May Be Far Too Late

School Vouchers Are Proving Critics Right, But It May Be Far Too Late

​The public school system within the United States has, unsurprisingly, been subject to many calls for reform. Among the many propositions, school vouchers have become the most popular solution in recent years, particularly within the Trump Administration. ​School vouchers, state-funded scholarships that use public education funds for private school tuition, were seen as a great […]

Why Young Conservative Men Might Lead Is Declining MAGA’s Influence

Why Young Conservative Men Might Lead Is Declining MAGA’s Influence

The MAGA movement has been in a surprisingly tough spot in the last few years due to a particular problem among its youngest members. Young male conservatives, particularly from Gen Z, have consistently been some of the movement’s most vocal supporters online. However, recent trends have seen this particular group become more alienated, leaving many […]

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