We all engage in casual forms of debate almost constantly, and free argumentation is so integral to our daily decision-making that it’s only natural for it to be the foundation of a free, democratic society. Throughout American history, public debate has remained consistently central. Debate shaped the nation’s founding documents, like the Federalist and anti-Federalist […]
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Women Be Wary, the Next Attack on Choice Is Coming From Your Screen
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, women’s reproductive rights in America have faced an unrelenting assault under President Trump’s renewed leadership. From the Oval Office to the courtroom to Congress, Trump has allowed the pro-life movement to return in full force through a series of legislative and executive actions. Now that […]
Getting Shorter: TikTok’s Addiction Crisis
A potential U.S. ban on TikTok, recently signed into law by Congress, is only one of the latest controversies surrounding the video platform. Long-needed regulations for the app are finally being implemented over legislators’ concerns that its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, poses security threats through access to American data. The debate is heightened by the […]
A Comprehensive Defense of Astrology
Cancers are sensitive. Virgos are uptight. Leos are passionate. Everyone is uncertain. Throughout history, humans have placed varying amounts of faith in the unknown. Whether that be the vengeful gods of Ancient Greece or the Catholic saints who still maintain relevance in some cultures, the belief that there is something beyond what we can sense […]
The Clock is Ticking, but on Trump not TikTok
TikTok, the app that Americans have come to either love or hate, is the most popular social media app in the U.S. right now. Originally known as the lip-syncing app Musical.ly, TikTok has become a cultural emblem of Gen Z, with 60 percent of its users falling in the age group. Like other social media platforms […]