The 2024 presidential election is closer than you might think. There are many worried about whether Joe Biden can survive his current term and prevail for a second term. Let's take a deep dive and consider what the future of the Democratic Party could look like.
Read MoreBias has become highly prevalent in news media, wherein reporters show preference for political figures or ideas often under the guise of “hard, reliable news.” Without media literacy, it’s easy to be sucked into an online echo chamber and believe everything you see, including targeted political messaging, which is why it’s essential to learn how to spot bias at the source.
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 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?
Read MoreWith the popularization of the term 'misogyny' and increased awareness towards women's issues, polarization and conflict have inevitably ensued. Surprisingly, the same woman who suffer the consequences of the patriarchy are the same women who will ardently uphold it. Who are they and what has led to generations after generations of women turning their backs on the vulnerable and hurt?
Read MoreDemocrats secured significant wins in the 2022 midterm elections, but there are still strategies to expand their success. These are my key takeaways.
Read MoreIt has been more than thirty years since Rodney King, and yet over the last few days we’ve all seen the body camera footage of Tyre Nichols' death, exposing an eerily similar story. Has nothing changed? It's time we understand where and how to advocate for police reform policies that will have a real impact.
Read More"Representation in the fictional world signifies social existence; absence means symbolic annihilation" (Gerbner & Gross). The issue of representation seems to further divide our nation rather than unite us as we strive for equality. This piece seeks to analyze the implications representation has on minority communities that have historically been denied the right to be properly represented in media.
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