TikTok has faced threats of a nationwide ban ever since President Donald Trump’s first term due to allegations of the Chinese Communist Party spying on American citizens through the app. The app was officially banned on Jan. 18 for about 14 hours before the ban was lifted. However, this ban […]
Political
Carrie Underwood rightfully under fire after inauguration performance
Country singer Carrie Underwood caused controversy in early January after it was revealed that she agreed to perform at President Donald Trump’s inauguration. After this somewhat unexpected news was announced, I was disappointed despite not being a fan of hers. After Underwood performed at the inauguration, her popular song “Before […]
Trump’s tarrif plans will affect drug costs among consumers
Undeniably, President elect Donald Trump won the 2024 Presidential Election under the premise of rebuilding a strong American economy. His views on immigration, international wars and foreign policy at large all tied back into his economic platform, and to his favor, produced a strong base to run on. Trump tariffs […]
Voter demographics are wrongfully grouped by the media
When results were pouring in on Election Day earlier this month, many media outlets were searching to see where exactly President-elect Donald Trump would be able to take votes away from Vice President Kamala Harris across the country. One of the most widely-reported reasons for Trump’s victory was his overperformance […]
Delaware elects Sarah McBride despite the Capitol’s resistance
Current State Sen. Sarah McBride has been elected to serve as the lone representative for Delaware in the U.S. House of Representatives, beating out Republican candidate Robert Whalen III. McBride’s election makes history, as she will be the very first openly transgender person to serve in Congress. Although McBride’s campaign […]
Dating is rightfully difficult for men who promote Trump
The 2016 Presidential Election has significantly shaped our country and how we think about voting. When former President and current presidential-elect Donald Trump won in 2016, many people — including my family and I — were completely surprised. From overturning Roe v. Wade to calling the COVID-19 pandemic a hoax, […]
Early voting holds advantages for voters and poll workers
New Jersey set new records for early voting turnout prior to Election Day in 2024, with more than 135,000 ballots cast on the first day alone. By the end of the first weekend, we were able to surpass early voting totals for the entire early voting period in previous years. […]
Biden administration offers a plan for free and expansive birth control
On Oct. 21, the Biden administration proposed a new rule that would require private health providers to fully cover the cost of over-the-counter contraceptives. The proposed rule aims to expand access to birth control in the country by eliminating the need for a prescription and associated costs. “The proposed rule […]
Charging of Eric Adams raises questions regarding past mayors
Last month, New York City Mayor Eric Adams was charged with abusing his position by seeking out and taking bribes from the Turkish Government, as well as stealing over $10 million in public funds. Adams became the first sitting mayor in city history to be charged with a federal crime, […]
Mark Manson’s new podcast episode rightfully criticizes the media
Mark Manson is known for his counterintuitive approach to self-help and giving people advice on how to improve their lives. He is most well-known for his bestseller, “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.” I wrote a review of one of Mark Manson’s podcasts during the spring semester […]