Tag: Republican

Swipe Ideology: Is Politics Make or Break for Gen Z Dating?

Opposites attract. A statement that is as old as time itself. Not surprising how it continues to apply in the modern dating landscape. However, what if I told you that politics can play a role in that realm? Especially with the rise of Gen Z in the fold, it’s getting more apparent. But instead of […]

Vance’s Trump Turn Tells the Whole GOP’s Story

J.D. Vance, the current Vice President to and fiercest ally of President Donald Trump, has not always been such a loyal supporter. Vance began as a skeptic to Trump, but as Trump’s influence surged, the party’s true identity and priorities became clear. Vance’s personal shift isn’t just about his affiliation, but it’s a clear reflection […]

Right Wing Women are Trying to Bring Back Anti-Feminism

Right Wing Women are Trying to Bring Back Anti-Feminism

In a twist of historical irony, some of the loudest voices attacking modern feminism aren’t men, they’re women. Figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and influencers like Pearl Davis are reviving 1950s-style gender roles under the guise of “traditional values,” using platforms built by the feminist movements they denounce. The alternative rightwing media ecosystem is targeting […]

Op-Ed: Political Differences Can Break Relationships, and “Love Is Blind” Contestants Agree

Op-Ed: Political Differences Can Break Relationships, and “Love Is Blind” Contestants Agree

For some, Politics isn’t something that lives in their minds rent-free. It’s a topic you hear at your Thanksgiving table at most. For others, however, political beliefs can be a dealbreaker. Reality TV isn’t always the best gauge of real life, but “Love Is Blind” managed to capture something deeply true in the real world. […]

How to Make Politics More Engaging for Everyone

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 […]

What Does Mitch McConnell’s Retirement Mean for the Republican Party?

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 […]

Will Political Parties be the Death of the US?

Will Political Parties be the Death of the US?

In his farewell address in 1796, George Washington warned the American people that engaging in political factions or parties would obstruct the execution of the laws created by the government and even prevent the branches of government from exercising constitutional powers. It’s a shame we didn’t listen to him.  Polarization in the United States has […]

Liz Cheney endorses Democrats

Liz Cheney endorses Democrats

Former United States Representative Liz Cheney has been quite vocal about her opinions of the nominees for President in the upcoming election. Despite being a Republican, Cheney has voiced her displeasure with Donald Trump and the current state of the Republican Party. When asked who she would be voting for in November she said, “I […]

Kamala says she will name a Republican to her cabinet if elected

Kamala says she will name a Republican to her cabinet if elected

Current Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris sat down alongside her VP pick Tim Walz to talk to CNN for her first official interview since President Biden dropped out of the election. In the interview, she stated that if elected she would be very interested in having a Republican in her cabinet. “I have […]

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