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Short Month, Lasting History: Black History Month
Image via Getty Images *** While megacorporations like Google may try to erase Black History Month from calendars,…
It Is Deeper Than Drake: An Analysis of the Political Symbolism Of The Halftime Show
Yasmine L'Bahy Photo via NPR *** On Sunday, February 9th, over 127 million viewers tuned in to watch the Kansas…
A Rocky Road to Freedom; A$AP Rocky in the Courtroom
Sinhawe Haji Photo via The Rolling Stone *** A$AP Rocky, also known as Rakim Mayers, is well accustomed to being…
In the Shadow of the Elephant: Thune’s Quiet Rise and the GOP’s Fate
David Tomanelli Photo via The Guardian *** For 18 years, Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell has led Republicans in the Senate.…
American and Chinese Tariffs’ Impact on Clean Energy Supply Chains and the AI Race
Image via Supply Chain Brain *** In response to President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods, China…
German Elections and the Crisis of Liberal Democracy
Photo via Le Monde *** Over the last decade, the far-right has been ascending around the world, particularly…
89 Seconds to Midnight: Understanding the 2025 Adjustment of the Doomsday Clock
Audrey Shooner Photo via ABC News *** The Doomsday Clock, a symbol of humanity’s proximity to global catastrophe, exists as…
Turbulence in the Capital: The Political Storm Around the DC Plane Crash
Ella Keddy Photo via The Maverick Newspaper *** While many of us have heard about the plane and helicopter crash…
Are Political Television Shows Pro-Government Propaganda or Idealist Fuel?
Anna Brown Image via theTradeDesk *** In September 1999, the television show West Wing aired on NBC and began a…