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Five million Americans huddled in their houses with no water or power for days in February 2021 as a record-breaking winter storm ravaged the country. As the temperature outside was dropping below zero the wholesale price of electricity shot up 10,000%. Amid our capitalist society tragedy for some means economic gain for others.
Read MoreRonald Reagan once said that freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. In our lifetime, there has never been more reason to believe that to be true than through this past election cycle. We grew up believing that whatever threats American society faced lurked somewhere in the shadows of a far-off nation. Instead, it’s becoming plain to see that those threats are within the United States itself.
Read MoreIn 2019, I attended the San Francisco Pride Parade. Surrounded by the biggest crowd I had ever seen, we waited for the event to start. I kept checking my phone. 30 minutes went by with no word, legs burning as we sat on the hot pavement which had been baking underneath the California sun. I checked my phone again, and an hour had gone by. The parade still hadn’t started…
Read MoreI was a Trump supporter for nearly four years. I had a Trump t-shirt, Trump-related novelties, a sign, and even attended a rally, but can I convince you not to reelect President Trump? I’m not here to castigate you. I understand why you might find him appealing. He’s an outsider who lacks a filter. He stands up to liberals and the media while also standing for law and order, a strong military (Space Force, amiright?), and a secure border. The conservative stronghold he’s created in our court system is also remarkable. Instead of refuting this, I would like to pose some questions.
Read MoreEveryone knows someone who doesn’t plan on voting. There are lots of reasons why someone might not be participating in the upcoming election. But there are also easy ways to combat that argument and encourage the people in your life to practice their civic duty and vote.
Read MoreAs a self-identifying liberal and a strong Bernie supporter, I want to ask those who identify as apolitical or moderate why they believe neutrality or centrism are fair pillars to live by. Here are a few reasons why I believe they aren’t.
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