Politics & Current Events

Introduction You ever notice how military recruiters don’t set up shop in Beverly Hills or the manicured lawns of some rich suburb? They’re not at the gates of elite private schools handing out glossy brochures to kids already set for college. No, their tables are at underfunded high schools, strip malls, and community centers in […]

Introduction There is a difference between someone who has been tested by fire and someone who has only stood near the smoke. The experience of leading men and women into battle leaves marks that never fade. It requires not only courage but a commitment to protecting those who stand beside you and the citizens who

Introduction There are moments in film where the subtext cuts deeper than the script itself. Watching One Battle After Another, I was struck by a particular dynamic that reminded me of cultural truths I’ve wrestled with for years. The white character, Bob, is portrayed as bumbling and oddly detached, a kind of Little Lebowski wandering

Introduction If you’re just tuning in, here’s a quick recap. Ice Cube, the rapper famous from N.W.A. and classic films like Friday, was on a tour with a stop in Portland that quickly turned into a big news story. A fire damaged a vehicle connected to his tour, and what started as a local incident

Introduction You went viral for laying out the ten steps to autocracy, and for good reason. These steps aren’t theory; they’re a pattern repeated across nations that once called themselves democracies. Brazil under Bolsonaro, India under Modi, Russia under Putin, and the Philippines under Duterte all show how quickly the shift happens. The same script

Introduction The murder of George Floyd sparked a movement that shook the nation. Millions filled the streets, demanding justice, reform, and accountability from institutions long shielded by power. Among those moments was the sight of law enforcement officers kneeling, a gesture of solidarity that carried deep symbolic weight. Yet inside the FBI, kneeling was seen

Introduction I came across a clip on Twitter that stopped me in my tracks. Alex Rodriguez was interviewing Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson, asking what seemed like a harmless question. “How does it feel to be back in the stadium?” he asked. The expectation was obvious—Reggie would smile, recall his glory days, and indulge the

Introduction The FBI, often lauded as one of the finest police organizations in the world, has faced scrutiny over its priorities and biases. Questions have arisen about its handling of revolutionary Black activists versus white supremacist threats. A glaring example lies in the differing responses to figures like Assata Shakur and Dylan Roof. These cases

Introduction Politics often works in unexpected ways. Sometimes, a candidate’s strongest support comes not from praise, but from opposition. In New York City, the dynamic between Donald Trump and Mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani illustrates this perfectly. Trump’s attacks, threats, and public denunciations have paradoxically strengthened Mamdani’s appeal. By targeting the candidate he dislikes most, Trump

Introduction When Eric Adams became mayor of New York City, expectations ran high for meaningful police reform. Many hoped his background as a former police officer would translate into accountability, fairness, and real change within the NYPD. Instead, those hopes were quickly undermined by fear-driven messaging and inaction. Adams repeatedly pivoted to criminal fear-mongering rather