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Just by running, howard schultz wins

Former Starbucks CEO and billionaire Howard Schultz teased the possibility of an independent 2020 Presidential run in an interview with “60 Minutes.”

Digital Media is Now Facing the Consequences of Ragebait Content

Last week, online media companies laid off hundreds of staff members without warning, drawing questions about the future of digital content.

Women’s March Should Lose Sponsorships if Leaders Can’t Condemn Hate

“I’m not an anti-Semite, I’m anti-Termite.”

What’s the Deal with Brexit? There Isn’t One

Things are not going well in the negotiations for the British exit of the European Union (EU), dubbed “Brexit.”

Gillette’s “We Believe” Spotlights Toxic Masculinity

The first time I heard the phrase “boys will be boys” was on an episode of “Friends.”

Drake Needs to be Held Accountable for 2010 Footage

Celebrities have always lived according to their own rules, often ignoring societal standards.

He Jiankui and the Ethics of Gene Editing

Chinese researcher He Jiankui recently used the CRISPR/Cas-9 complex to genetically alter the DNA of seven embryos in an attempt to make the embryos resistant to HIV.

Bryan Cranston’s Comments on Quadriplegics Show Hollywood Ableism

Days leading up to the release of “The Upside,” actor Bryan Cranston was widely criticized for depicting Philippe Pozzo Di Borgo, a quadriplegic, wealthy French businessman, as he himself is able-bodied.

The Army Should Focus on Incentives to Increase Recruitment

As the priorities of younger generations have begun to change regarding work and education, it probably doesn’t come as a shock that Army recruitment has gone down in recent years and the U.S. government is extremely concerned about it.

President Akon: the Implications of Political Celebrities

There have been over a dozen former celebrities elected as politicians in the United States government.

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.”

Blizzard 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.

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