Reopening California: Gavin Newsom’s plan to reopen California could be enough to cause a...
As of Tuesday, May 12, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has decided to move forward with the opening of certain retail stores, restaurants, malls and offices, in addition to allowing local governments to decide whether...
Mitch McConnell has got to go due to his incompetence and hypocrisy as a...
Mitch McConnell needs to be voted out. The 2020 election is underway, and many Senate elections are on the ballot. Of those, one of the most significant races in the country revolves around Kentucky’s...
It will be a disaster if the United States pulls out of Afghanistan
In September 2020, the Afghan government sat down with Taliban delegates in Qatar, where they signed a peace agreement that included the withdrawal of the United States’ 4,500 remaining troops. However, Taliban delegates have...
Double the Pell: It’s time for Congress to prioritize low-income students
Low-income college students are in dire need of assistance, and it needs to come from doubling the Pell Grant. Doubling the Pell would be hugely beneficial to low-income students affected by the pandemic, and...
Apple’s stronger stance for user privacy works to the advantage of their consumers
Apple’s latest iOS 14.5 update aims to give its users full control over allowing which apps can collect and use their personal data. The update promises to force social media platforms and other apps...
Prolonged grief amidst COVID-19 is affecting the mental health of millions of families
Estimates indicate that deaths during COVID-19 will leave behind about 16 million grieving family members. This number may be even higher when including those outside of the deceased’s immediate family. This tragic statistic is...
TikTok’s fashion trends are a gateway for overconsumption and cultural appropriation
TikTok has completely taken over the lives of millions across the world. The social media platform is famous for its rapidly changing trend cycles and never falling short on offering its users something new...
As the war in Ukraine escalates, the world must hit Putin where it hurts
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created an incredibly difficult situation for Ukrainians. The world leaders who are trying to navigate assisting Ukraine are also facing difficulties, especially since Putin seemed to threaten nuclear action...
The 2022 Philippine election just altered history for the worst
For decades, the Philippine elections have revolved around a mountain of misinformation spread throughout Facebook, Instagram and recently TikTok. This is due to the lack of regulation and laws that do not prohibit the...
Governor Newsom bans the ‘pink tax’ but there is still more that needs to...
On September 27, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning the “pink tax” — the practice of imposing different prices for similar consumer products, often toiletries and other necessities, based on gender. Drafted by...