TikTok is one of the most popular - and dangerous - platforms for dangerous political messaging among young people. Not only is the video-sharing app a national security issue when it comes to data security, but its risk of spreading false information quickly to the younger generation (which is a national security issue itself) is also incredibly dangerous.
Read MoreThe current on going investigations by the Department of Justice have made it even more clear to the American people the difference between the current and former President. President Biden has been open and compliant throughout the process, but former President Trump has been complaint to the point of an FBI raid on his estates. Both people are in the wrong but what really is the difference in this situation?
Read MoreTo be elected as the Speaker of the House for the 118th Congress, Kevin McCarthy jumped through tremendous hurdles - allowing several concessions with the intransigent right-wing faction of the GOP. Yet, the political ramifications of these back-end negotiations are dangerous. Slowly relinquishing the power of mainstream Republicans and the majority to extremists, McCarthy has left the future of Congress - and our nation - shrouded in uncertainty.
Read MoreThe 2022 World Cup being hosted in Qatar left the media in shambles with negative feedback and attacks towards the country. A tournament of soccer games led to a war in the media, but will the same negative feedback be implemented when the U.S hosts the 2026 tournament? Or was this backlash rooted in racially biased intentions?
Read MoreHigh School Dems of America’s official statement on the mass shooting at Michigan State University in February.
Read MoreWe all have "the" Constitutional amendment we hold close to our hearts. Some may have the 1st & 2nd Amendments as their go-tos, or some may choose the 19th, 26th, or 21st Amendments to preach from the rooftops. All these Amendments changed the social and political fabric of America, but there is one that rises time and time again: The 14th Amendment, "The Bloodline of America."
Read MoreOn December 18, 2019, Donald Trump was impeached. Democrats jumped for joy, Republicans dejected. Whether you loved it or hated it, Donald Trump was out of office. Except, he wasn’t. In fact, he wasn’t even out of office the second time he was impeached. This impeachment didn’t seem to do anything at all. So, if not removal of a president from the executive mansion, what is impeachment?
Read MoreEntertainment is a driving force in society. It drives people from small towns to big cities. It drives consumers from one fad to another. Perhaps most notably, entertainment drives public policy. Recently, online dialogue has been rife with complaints about the politicization of media. However, politics has never been absent from entertainment - television, music, and even sports are heavily based in political commentary. So why are the politics of entertainment only being recognized now?
Read MoreHealthcare is perhaps the most divisive issue in American politics, best characterized by town halls across the country during the passage of the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA), and its subsequent attempted repeal in 2018. The idea that the healthcare model in the United States is dysfunctional, expensive, and leaves millions behind needs no introduction.
Read MoreFor centuries, Black women and the media have had a tense relationship. Misogynoir has affected Black women not only in the media, but in the workforce and elected office. Many have turned a blind eye to this treatment and the personal stories that Black Women tell. Will we be the generation that fixes it or will we let it continue?
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