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Erasure and Mischaracterization: Dia de los Muertos as a Latinx Culture

Mexico’s Day of the Dead, a custom that continues from Oct. 31 until Nov. 1, has recently ended.

Trump’s Comments on Birthright Citizenship Mostly Weightless

In a recent interview with Axios, President Trump mentioned that he plans to pass an executive order that revokes birthright citizenship to children...

Jim Acosta Did Nothing Wrong, and We Should Be Worried

What was at first yet another example of President Donald Trump losing his temper under the pressure of media questioning quickly became a reason for national concern as the White House took action against CNN journalist Jim Acosta after a press conference following the Nov. 6 Midterm Election.

Ben and Jerry’s “Pecan Resist” Flavor Nothing More Than Political Pandering

Ben and Jerry’s, just a week before the midterm elections, released a new flavor of ice cream called “Pecan Resist” as a criticism of Trump’s presidency.

We Can’t Blame Politicians if They Don’t Directly Call for Violence

Packages addressed to prominent members of the Democratic party, said to have contained pipes bombs, were intercepted by federal authorities on Oct. 24.

Do Inflammatory Comments from Politicians Actually Matter?

“Fat pigs,” “dogs,” “slobs,” “disgusting animals,” and now the very latest — “horseface.”

Hold the Applause: Nike, Social Justice, and Capitalism

In September, Nike unveiled its new ad campaign with former NFL player Colin Kaepernick. The tagline of the campaign read: "Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything."

Why American Nationalism is a Good Thing

President Trump has once again given the news another field day when he unapologetically embraced the title of “nationalist” at a rally in Houston, Texas on Oct 22.

Fall of Twitter Celebrities

In the age of social media, a different type of celebrity has come to surface.

Celebrity Scrutiny is a Victimless Crime

Following famed superstars Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson’s breakup, internet users have relentlessly been poking fun at the ex-couple.

How DNA Can Make a Politician

Most people recognize the word “DNA” from its biological meaning: genetic makeup that dictates physical features like eye color or freckles.

Megyn Kelly Deservedly Punished for Blackface Comments

Megyn Kelly recently defended blackface on NBC’s “Today” show, leading to the cancellation of her morning show and sparking discussions regarding her future employment with the network.

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