President Akon: the Implications of Political Celebrities
There have been over a dozen former celebrities elected as politicians in the United States government.
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Stop Blaming Video Games for Toxic Behavior
On November 5th, National Public Radio published an article titled “Right-Wing Hate Groups Are Recruiting Video Gamers.”
Read moreBlizzard Deserves the Backlash for ‘Diablo: Immortal’ Announcement
Recently, Blizzard Entertainment announced the mobile game “Diablo: Immortal” at BlizzCon 2018 and was met with widespread backlash for several reasons— most of which stem from the game’s platform: mobile.
Read moreErasure and Mischaracterization: Dia de los Muertos as a Latinx Culture
Mexico’s Day of the Dead, a custom that continues from Oct. 31 until Nov. 1, has recently ended.
Read moreTrump’s Comments on Birthright Citizenship Mostly Weightless
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Read moreJim Acosta Did Nothing Wrong, and We Should Be Worried
What was at first yet another example of President Donald Trump losing his temper under the pressure of media questioning quickly became a reason for national concern as the White House took action against CNN journalist Jim Acosta after a press conference following the Nov. 6 Midterm Election.
Read moreBen and Jerry’s “Pecan Resist” Flavor Nothing More Than Political Pandering
Ben and Jerry’s, just a week before the midterm elections, released a new flavor of ice cream called “Pecan Resist” as a criticism of Trump’s presidency.
Read moreWe Can’t Blame Politicians if They Don’t Directly Call for Violence
Packages addressed to prominent members of the Democratic party, said to have contained pipes bombs, were intercepted by federal authorities on Oct. 24.
Read moreDo Inflammatory Comments from Politicians Actually Matter?
“Fat pigs,” “dogs,” “slobs,” “disgusting animals,” and now the very latest — “horseface.”
Read moreHold the Applause: Nike, Social Justice, and Capitalism
In September, Nike unveiled its new ad campaign with former NFL player Colin Kaepernick. The tagline of the campaign read: “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything.”
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