Tag: Political

I’ve always had an obsession with learning a second language, however for reasons unknown I have never fully committed to ‘nailing’ one. I grew up in a 90% English speaking household with first generation Greek and Italian parents. Both of those European languages were spoken more ...

Political developments and elections are integral components of any democratic society, shaping the course of governance and policy direction. From shifts in leadership to evolving public sentiments, these dynamics reflect the aspirations and concerns of the populace. Examining these developments pr...

Policy-seeking is all about influencing government policies, driven by a desire to have a significant impact on public policies, whether by being in the government or by effectively advocating for their policies as a strong opposition force. Winning elections is important for them, but it serves as ...

When it comes to understanding the political economy of mass media, there is arguably no work more seminal than “Manufacturing Consent” by Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky. Published in 1988, this comprehensive critique of the mass media’s role in shaping public opinion has proved...

Fear is a powerful emotion. It’s one of our greatest motivators as a species; the fear of death, the fear of loss, the fear of losing control. People respond to fear in any number of different ways, whether by becoming defiant or by shutting down into silence. We might tremble, we might scr...

When we talk about women of color sometimes we forget that East Asian and chinese women are also women of color. This is nothing against non-Asian people of color, but I’ve always felt like our experiences as East Asian and Chinese people are forgotten about. That’s why this reading made...

Recent discussions have reminded me that not everyone sees or understands the Constitution and democratic government similarly and that opposing forces believe this is the case. Who are these opposing forces? Let’s see, the entry to ultra-right-leaning GOP members and the associated black c...