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The Unhappy Meal Needs More Backlash

Taking advertising to its natural conclusion, Burger King has done away with any moral pretenses and announced late capitalism's magnum opus: the Unhappy Meal.

Ariana Grande’s Great Gay End to her Coachella Set isn’t that Big of a Deal

Many of Ariana Grande’s LGBTQ and ally fans were elated to see her 2019 Coachella Sunday set ending with a giant projection of the rainbow pride flag.

Pete Buttigieg: a Flash in the Pan?

On April 12, a fresh-faced Pete Buttigieg sits on a plushy white chair across from Ellen DeGeneres.

game of thrones season 8 premiere: looking back

I didn’t start watching “Game of Thrones” until years after it had premiered.

Borderlands 3’s Timed Exclusivity Draws Unnecessary Backlash

Gearbox Software’s announcement last week that “Borderlands 3” is releasing to PC players with six month exclusivity on the Epic Games Store has sent gamers into a frenzy as their favorite online services are finally facing competition.

Taken (Out of Context): Stop Condemning Liam Neeson

n February 2019, during an interview with The Independent to promote his movie “Cold Pursuit,” actor Liam Neeson recounted an event from over 40 years ago where his close female friend was raped by a stranger who was only identified as a black man.

Satire: White House Elated That Golf Scandal Now In Spotlight

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders spoke to the press April 2, expressing her excitement over the public shifting focus toward President Donald Trump’s golf cheating scandal and away from the very serious controversies that he and his administration are embroiled in.

“Cringe Culture” is Just Bullying for Adults

In the age of the internet, people have found a new way to bully others: cringe culture.

Venezuelan protests Show Unity and Strength in the Face of Maduro’s corrupt Dictatorship

Since Maduro’s arrival, the international community has recognized countless human rights violations in Venezuela. As the circumstances deteriorate, the country has received more attention, becoming a subject of mainstream media and celebrity opposition against Maduro’s government.

Burberry’s Hoodie, Despite Unfortunate Resemblance, Doesn’t Glorify Suicide

On Feb. 19, model Liz Kennedy accused Burberry and its chief creative officer, Riccardo Tisci, for designing and featuring a hoodie at London Fashion Week that had a drawstring which resembled a noose.

Trump’s Petty High-Speed Rail Retribution Unfairly Hurts Californians

In today’s political climate, nothing is free. Laws, bills, and amendments all cost the U.S. government money and time. Recently, the Trump Administration declared its intention to remove governmental funding on the California High-Speed Rail that is currently underway.

Ilhan Omar is Anti-Lobbyist, not Anti-Semitic

One of America’s appeals is its freedom of speech. You can say anything that pops into your head.

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