Social media warning labels are gaining political momentum, but their efficacy in addressing social media addiction remains ambiguous. Due to differences in behavioral and chemical dependence, this type of addiction requires deeper structural reforms rather than relying on warning labels alone.
Read MoreWith the rise of social media, speech labeled offensive or hateful has come under increasing scrutiny. While calls to restrict such expression are growing louder, limiting it enables egregious government overreach.
Read MoreAs a matter of policy, the Olympic Games are supposedly “politically neutral.” But with the current political climate in the United States and abroad, athletes should use their unique platform to speak out, and the International Olympic Committee should allow it.
Read MoreSince returning to power in 2024, the Trump administration has disingenuously used Christianity to justify leadership and administrative decision-making. However, their actions severely misrepresent biblical teachings.
Read MoreThe TV crime drama Better Call Saul stress tests what it means to be redeemable, demonstrating how invaluable it is to simply understand one another.
Read MoreAs developers put profits over people, Charlottesville is undergoing gentrification. Charlottesville’s Public Housing Association of Residents (PHAR) is fighting to stop this.
Read MoreState feminism can only go so far. In the case of Tunisia, the impact of pinkwashing has been used to cover up the tight authoritarian grip on the nation.
Read MoreSince President Trump has taken office, he has reshaped the American media and challenged the First Amendment by detaining student protestors, restricting news outlets, attacking educational institutions, and sidelining judges.
Read MoreThe reality is that the conversation around women’s bodies has never really been about health; it’s been about control.
Read MoreAs Gen Z voters gain influence, Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral victory reveals how social media is reshaping political strategy. TikTok has redefined how to connect to voters, making online cultural fluency an influential component of electoral success.
Read MoreTrump’s Compact for Excellence in Higher Education is framed as a method of inclusion, when in reality Trump is attempting to gain control over universities, pressuring the schools to align with his conservative agenda.
Read MoreLong considered the charge of far-flung dictators, Donald Trump has sought to better his image through his consistent involvement in sporting events nationally and worldwide.
Read MoreSocial media isn’t just a form of entertainment anymore. It’s a way for everyday people to speak their truth. But how has this affected the political sphere?
Read MoreSince running for president as an outsider in the 1992 election, Perot’s brand of eccentricity remains unreplicated. However, Americans as a whole feel a particular disdain for the political establishment. Could someone like Perot capitalize on that?
Read MoreJust as other societies have been throughout history, modern America is a powder keg that needs just one act of political violence to ignite the spark. Such a spark may have been ignited on September 10th.
Read MoreAmericans used to see college as the land of opportunity. Now, they’re not so sure. Overambitious government policy and an anemic social image led the university to lose touch with the nation.
Read MoreAs tensions between the executive branch and media outlets increase, President Trump further establishes his control over the free speech of millions of American citizens. The consequences of his actions leave many to question the legalities of government coercion and if we have entered a new era of censorship.
Read MoreA rise in Christian nationalism has affected our nation’s democracy. The movement's hateful rhetoric has shaped the politics and communities that don’t align with its values.
Read MoreThe 2025 Nepalese Gen Z protests reflect an exciting era of democracy, marked by rapid communication and global inspiration. However, new innovations in technology can both bolster and undermine democratic aspirations.
Read MoreErika Kirk is using her recent publicity from Charlie Kirk’s recent death to manipulate her audience and project her idea of women's “liberation” onto them.
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