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Editorials & Reviews
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Aaron Bushnell: “I Will No Longer Be Complicit in Genocide”
On February 25th, Aaron Bushnell, an active-duty Air Force member, self-immolated to protest the genocide in Gaza.
All Eyes on Rafah: The Super Bowl Massacre
While Americans watched and celebrated the Super Bowl this past Sunday, Israel bombed Rafah – the last “safe” place left for Palestinian refugees seeking shelter.
Opting Out of Christmas 2.0 – No Christmas As Usual
Tomorrow is Christmas. But, the joy of the holiday season I once felt isn’t there anymore, for several reasons. So I’m opting out of it, again.
When Does it End? My Thoughts on the Senseless Violence That Our Community is Once Again Grieving Over
Another day, another shooting, and another act of senseless violence here in our community. These are my thoughts on today’s shooting at UNLV.
Ceasefire Now.
It has been horrifying to watch the events unfold in Gaza. A ceasefire must be called to save the lives of innocent Palestinian children and civilians.
No Labor Day and The Labor Movement: Past and Present
This Labor Day, dubbed ‘No Labor Day,’ let’s discuss past & present labor movements, & highlight ongoing strikes and unionization efforts nationwide.
Stop For Children! How Impatience Creates Dangerous Situations
With the uptick in random gun violence this year, it can be dangerous just to cross the street when people don’t want to stop for children.
Ron DeSantis’s Bigoted Book Bans
Book bans are never a sign of a healthy society. So Florida Governor Ron DeSantis limiting students’ access to certain books is concerning.
Ron DeSantis and His “War on Woke”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has disturbed the nation with several alarming new bills he’s implemented in Florida to fight the “War on Woke.”
Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 3: ‘That Funny Feeling’
In part three of my climate crisis song series, we’ll dissect the song, ‘That Funny Feeling’ by Bo Burnham, and the related themes of rising sea levels, existentialism, & desensitization.
Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 2: ‘Split’
Continuing my climate crisis songs series, I discuss ‘Split’ by 88rising & NIKI, and extreme weather fluctuations from the climate crisis.
Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 1: ‘Feels Like Summer’
For Earth Month, I wanted to write about references to the climate crisis in music. We begin with ‘Feels Like Summer’ by Childish Gambino.
Wynn Alan Bruce – ‘Don’t Go Unnoticed…’
Six months ago, on Earth Day, April 22nd, climate activist Wynn Alan Bruce self-immolated himself in front of the Supreme Court building. His death inspired me to create a design in honor of his sacrifice.
SCOTUS Overturns Roe v. Wade, Bringing America Yet Another Step Backwards
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade today, stripping Americans of their right to privacy and access to safe abortions. This is my response to the news.
The Hypocrisy of “Companies That Care”
More people are beginning to realize the hypocrisy of companies that care (so they claim). Read more about this hypocrisy and why companies don’t actually care.
Opting Out Of Christmas
This year I didn’t do Christmas. I couldn’t afford it and just didn’t have the energy to do anything for the holiday. This was my experience.
Be SpongeBob, Not Squidward: Lessons from Bikini Bottom Pt. 1
After re-watching SpongeBob, I felt inspired to write about the lessons to takeaway from this iconic show, starting with the most important: Be SpongeBob, Not Squidward.
The Texas Snowstorm: My Response to the Fallout
There’s a lot to unpack about what happened in the Texas snowstorm. Read more to hear my response on the matter.
A Discussion on ‘Unity’
What happened last week, and the more we learn about it, is appalling. Some people who had ties to this attack are calling for ‘unity’. But without accountability and consequences for the treasonous acts we saw and the threats we are seeing, there can be no unity. Especially when we’re being asked to have unity with white-supremacists and neo-Nazis. I refuse to agree to such a thing.
A Reprieve – “This is not a moment, it’s a movement.”
We have been granted a reprieve, but don’t take it for granted. Use this time to rest and breathe as needed – you deserve it after the last four years. But be ready to get in motion and work hard to ensure the incoming administration works for us – the people – and not themselves. The election is over, but the work has only just begun!
An Otherwise Brief Personal Take on the Upcoming Election and Politics
My personal take on how to approach the upcoming election, what I would like to see from the excess of candidates, and on politics in general.