Despite the disturbing reality we are all facing of attempting to argue for human decency through our own politics, but still being ascribed labels, there is a middle ground on each issue that many have unheard of. This is especially true for the issue of women’s rights in contemporary times. ‘Difference feminism’ undeniably resolves much of the dilemma that media figures have spent years arguing. Unfortunately, many people discussing the topic don’t know of the movement, and the information continues to sink down the internet. The “to be or not to be” of feminism has been a downfall to the…

Since Trump was elected, his approval rates have dropped increasingly lower. This is happening despite an implication that he and the GOP were serving to promote Christian values. Additionally, even some Christians are holding that they disagree with Trump’s presidency. This brings into question why he was elected, and how we can avoid presidencies that hold poor conduct. The problem that has been continuously shaping American society has been the matter of morality voting vs. issue voting. In understanding this we can begin to disclose why Trump was elected despite the disapproval of many. Firstly, neither of the two are…

From October 2022 to May 2025, more women approved of the Democratic party than not, but nowadays, it has become the opposite (https://apnews.com/projects/polling-tracker/). Still, most women are consistently disapproving of the Republican party. Are female ideas of politics expanding outside of the typical two parties? Many women, including myself, may be feeling limited by political discourse, and these statistics demonstrate that despite partisan identification, people are beginning to feel overwhelmed by the system altogether. This is likely due to both modern and traditional institutions both failing to keep our interests prioritized. It’s arguable that the women of today want to…

It’s plausible that the majority of people have seen at least one person across today’s internet who claims the music industry is a large-scale conspiracy. The most conversational questions arguably arise not in the claim that the music industry is a spiritual brainwash, but in the question of whether the music industry’s dark themes have crossed the point of “art”. It’s unarguable that sex, drugs, and partying remain the theme for a vast amount of the music available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, and in other popular media cultures. With that being said, is this documenting the lives of…

It may come as a shock to individuals who have been told otherwise that feminism and women’s rights are not the same concept. It is unclear when the two ideas were interconnected, however, in modern culture, especially digital media culture, you cannot believe in women’s rights and say you’re not a feminist. Common arguments used to respond to those who try to disconnect the two are to ask them to get rid of all of the things they received from feminism, and deem them oppressed. However, there is a vast amount of undebatable arguments that sit below the surface as…

President Trump recently stated that he would not apologize to Pope Leo for his inappropriate criticisms regarding the pope’s opposition to a potential nuclear conflict with Iran. This comment was particularly distasteful, especially following the image he shared on Truth Social, where he depicted himself as a healer descending from heaven, resembling Jesus. Trump’s dismissive attitude toward the church reflects the growing resentment many Christian Americans feel towards him. Although many initially supported his campaign, concerns about morality are increasingly valid. As Christian Americans, we should expect more from Trump; he should acknowledge his misconduct as a religious leader and…

There is a current division in modern politics as to whether Americans want to move backwards or forwards. Some liberal advocates see the fifties and before as being oppressive, constrictive, and inequitable. On the other hand, conservative advocates see the fifties and before as teaching virtue. Arguably, both perspectives have some validity. While there is risk to becoming radically traditional and oppressing vulnerable people, there is usefulness in maintaining societal morality. How can we do both? It should first be addressed why we need “American values” and how we are without them. With Gen-Z practicing “spirituality” rather than disciplined religiousness,…

There is a stereotype in the East that Americans do not understand cultures outside their own. How accurate is this stereotype? Well, it is supported by the fact that around 80% of Americans are reported to be monolingual. With only 20% of the population knowing a second language, many Americans lack the linguistic skills necessary to meet the expectations of a world power.  Despite programs like the Peace Corps that aim to foster understanding of other countries, many Americans remain uninformed about the world beyond their borders. A significant number of U.S. high schools require only two years of language…

As of 2024, of the 62% of Americans who practice Christianity, 40% are Protestant. While not all Protestant churches have abandoned traditional faith, major church sectors such as individualized “non-denominational” churches live in a completely different world than Catholic and Orthodox Christians. Some of the various customs more common with the Catholic and Orthodox churches include more services — ones that teach literacy of important events within the Bible. So what happens when, in a more independent church, churchgoers are meant to celebrate Holy Week (this week’s celebration of Christ’s life) themselves? It’s arguable that the churches which have prompted…

Have you heard liberal media say feminism is simply “believing in equal rights for women”? Most of us have, however, some of us may have been exposed to the opposite end of the spectrum that claims feminism is perverse. But in fact, both of these definitions may be true to an extent. There were indeed misandrist feminists, and there were indeed equality-oriented feminists. So should we identify with feminism? Well, that depends on your personal ability to outline the following and declare your own identification: First Wave Feminism (Late 19th Century – 1920) What does it mean to be a…