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Coping With the Frustrating Hypocrisy of Free Speech on College Campuses

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

The right of free speech, as outlined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, is always prevalent in America, except right now on college campuses. …

May 29, 2024

Geriatric Politics and The Reason it Needs to End

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

The problem with career politicians, unlimited terms, and our great-grandparents running the country.…

February 1, 2024

Green Day Today: ‘American Idiot’ 2024

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

How is Green Day's magnum opus still relevant 20 years later?…

January 27, 2024

The Evolving Role of Celebrities In American Politics

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

From success stories to failures, celebrities have left their mark in the world of politics.…

January 16, 2024

A Look at Morbid Memorable Moments of 2023

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

2023 was a year chock-full of shocks, and we reflect on a few of the more morbid moments you may have forgotten about here.…

December 12, 2023

For an article about surveillance culture, a person wears an eye glass piece with the words "no," "buy," "obey," "overturned," "overruled" on it. A city scape is behind them and different fliers are posted too.

Modern Dystopia: The Harrowing Reality Of Big Brother

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

How advances in technology are single-handedly causing Orwellian nightmares to become modern-day realities.…

October 31, 2023

In an article about media bias, the words "good news is coming" are in bold in the background. A young girl sits with a young boy kneeling in front of her as they are in front of a pile of newspapers.

Payment and Prejudice: Rampant Monetization is Killing American Media

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Every so often we ask "Is journalism dead?" How has hyperpartisanship challenged and even damaged credibility in American media?…

October 20, 2023

In an article about 24-hour homecare worker shifts, a homecare worker wears a lime green shirt and a face mask while helping a woman in glasses and a black and white striped shirt who sits on a bed.

The Horror of 24-Hour Shifts

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

Home Care Workers in New York Face Inhuman Working Conditions…

October 5, 2023

In an aritcle about the 2023/2024 NBA season, a black figure holds a basketball against his face.

4 Storylines to Watch NBA Season 2023/24

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

Get ready for another jaw-dropping, ankle-breaking, rim-rattling season with these trends.…

September 28, 2023

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The Best Way for College Students to Keep Up With the 2020 Primaries

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

Stay informed as this election approaches ... it's anyone's race.…

August 18, 2019

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Trump’s Standoff Over the Wall Looks Increasingly Lose-Lose for Him

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

His signature campaign promise is in dire straits.…

January 5, 2019

17 Staffers and Counting Have Left the Trump Administration

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

In honor of the president's two years in office, here's the most current list of everyone who's quit or been fired.…

January 4, 2019

If Not Michelle Obama, Then Who?

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

Here are the female frontrunners for the Democratic bid in the 2020 elections.…

December 30, 2018

The Jacob Walter Anderson Case Is White Male Privilege as Usual

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

The former Baylor frat president faces almost no repercussions after raping and assaulting an unconscious woman.…

December 20, 2018

What Is Google’s Project Dragonfly, and Why Is It So Concerning?

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

China wants a censored search engine, and Google might be greedy enough to oblige them.…

December 7, 2018

If Juul Pods Are Banned from Convenience Stores, Why Not Cigarettes or Alcohol?

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

If the argument comes down to exposure, then other addictive products are equally incriminated.…

December 4, 2018

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Resurrection of Democracy

Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

Democratic socialism just might be what saves the Union.…

November 27, 2018

Why Everyone Should Read Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

She was the most powerful woman in the world for eight years, and she did a lot to earn it.…

November 26, 2018

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5 College Students Explain Why They Didn’t Vote

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

Despite increased political engagement, the number of under-30-year-olds voting is still far too low.…

November 26, 2018

The Lingering Effects of Voter Suppression in Georgia’s Gubernatorial Race

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Did Brian Kemp steal the election?…

November 26, 2018

4 Key Takeaways from the 2018 Midterm Elections

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Just how far did the blue wave ride?…

November 20, 2018

Latinos Are Too Divided to Stop Trump

Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

Which is very bad news for Democrats.…

November 19, 2018

Beto

Is Beto2020 Actually a Reality?

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

Some say yes, he says no.…

November 15, 2018

Don’t Bank on a Blue Wave

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

Despite the surge in interest from young voters, a majority-Democrat Senate is still a long shot.…

November 6, 2018

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The Line Between Entertainer and Politician Is Only Getting Blurrier

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

More than ever, celebrities across the entertainment industry are getting political. Should they?…

November 2, 2018

Telling People to Vote Is Not Enough

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Twitter posts don’t make you a political activist.…

November 2, 2018

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren Is White Privilege Disguised as Cultural Appreciation

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Warren's DNA test results proved she just doesn’t get it.…

October 27, 2018

Beto O’Rourke Is Offering Change. Will Texas Accept It?

Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

Democrats across Texas are hoping so, but their hope might not be enough.…

October 26, 2018

Kanye’s Newest Thoughts on Trump, Explained

Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego

Kanye's MAGA hat and pro-Trump rhetoric has left fans upset, America confused and everyone wondering: Where is this coming from? …

October 9, 2018

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The Reigning Miss America Has Called Out Pageant Leadership for ‘Bullying’

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

And several former Miss America winners have jumped to her defense.…

August 24, 2018

5 Ways Melania Trump Differs from the First Ladies Before Her

Study Breaks Staff

Has Melania Trump forever changed the American First Lady?…

June 16, 2018

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The #WhereAreTheChildren Movement Continues to Grow in Fervor

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

It's gotten so bad that even John Cusack's getting involved.…

June 14, 2018

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5 Companies That Should Copy Domino’s Pothole PR Stunt

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

It won't be long till Amazon owns the government anyway.…

June 14, 2018

Sessions’ Ruling Moves Domestic Violence Progress Backwards

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Sessions ruled that domestic abuse victims can no longer seek asylum in the United States.…

June 13, 2018

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