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  • How Charlie Kirk’s Death and COVID Vaccine Policy Sparked a Family Feud

    As mentioned in my last post, Charlie Kirk died a week ago. The death of Charlie Kirk has divided people even in families. From what I have seen, my family has their opinions but they tend to keep it to themselves – I talk to my dad about my opinions but I do not talk…

  • On Tyranny Lesson 7: What Trump’s America Teaches Us About Armed Power and Democracy

    Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny warns: armed power needs reflection. Learn how this lesson echoes in Trump’s America and today’s politics.

  • The Rise of Christofascism Under Trump: Implications for Democracy

    Christofascism is a term that has been gaining traction in contemporary political discourse, particularly in the United States. It refers to the intersection of Christianity with fascist ideologies, where political power is intertwined with religious fundamentalism to impose a vision of society based on conservative Christian values. This concept, while not universally accepted in academic…

  • The Politics of Final Fantasy VII: Parallels Between Shinra and U.S. Propaganda

    Since its release in 1997, Final Fantasy VII has remained one of the most influential RPGs of all time, not only for its compelling storytelling and innovative gameplay but also for its deep political and social commentary. At the heart of the game’s narrative is the struggle between the oppressive Shinra Electric Power Company and…

  • From The Handmaid’s Tale to The Jewel: Dystopian Novels Forewarning America’s Battle Over Reproductive RightsThe Handmaid’s Tale

    As America faces increasing threats to reproductive rights, dystopian novels like The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood and The Jewel by Amy Ewing feel more relevant than ever. Both explore themes of forced pregnancies, patriarchal control, and government oppression — issues that mirror real-world concerns in post-Roe America. By examining these powerful narratives, readers can…

  • Understanding On Tyranny: Lesson 2’s Call to Defend Institutions

    Lesson 2 in On Tyranny takes us to “Defend Institutions.” It is institutions that help us to preserve decency. They needour help as well. Do not speak of “our institutions” unless youmake them yours by acting on their behalf. Institutions do notprotect themselves. They fall one after the other unless each isdefended from the beginning.…

  • Understanding On Tyranny: Lesson 1 and Authoritarianism

    In my last post, I started discussing the author and the book On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century and discussed that I would be going into further detail on the lessons found in the book. With the “switching sides” of various “left-wing” media companies and their pundits, I figured this would be the…

  • On Tyranny: 20 Lessons from the 20th Century

    When I started reading On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century – I was unsure what to expect. This novel was written during the first Donald Trump presidency and has been on “best seller” lists since its release. It focuses on tyranny as a concept in the United States political climate. The author, Timothy Snyder, explains…

  • Starting a New Semester

    I have been in school since Fall 2022. I have had various ups and downs, and the worst was last semester. While I did not fail any of my classes, I barely passed them, which has led me to have to repeat a few classes. Is this what I wanted? Well, no. Not really. Who wants to repeat classes…

  • A New Direction

    The content creator “Galahdan_live” is rebranding as “RoxxiValenSFW” and is returning to Twitch to increase viewer count and affiliate mark. The creator plans to produce adult and other content, displayed extensively on socials. They’re prioritizing SFW content, advertising, and podcasting while balancing school and a relocation in 2024.