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Tag: mental health

  • Remembering Avicii: The Legacy of an EDM Icon

    I have always been a fan of EDM. I was 6-7 years old when I discovered the genre. My mom would go out dancing on the weekends with her friends. She was friends with a DJ. She listened to 90s trance music and 90s EDM in the car. As I grew older, my love of…

  • 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…

  • Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrant: The Dark Side of Family Vlogs, Child Abuse, and the Dangers of Social Media

    Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrant: A Deep Dive into Their Crimes and Sentences In a tragic turn of events, the names Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrant have become synonymous with child abuse, manipulation, and a shocking betrayal of trust. Their criminal activities have captured public attention and raised critical questions about the dangers of unchecked…

  • Ethics of Sophia Lamb in BioShock: A Deeper Look

    Sophia Lamb, a character from the BioShock video game series, particularly BioShock 2, serves as a compelling antagonist with a complex set of beliefs and ethical frameworks, especially regarding psychiatry and the treatment of individuals. Her practices and the ethical principles that guide her actions present a disturbing exploration of how mental health treatment can…

  • Fundamentalism Unveiled: IFB and IBLP Insights

    What Do IFB, IBLP, and Fundamentalism Have in Common? A Look at Radical Christian Sects You may have come across the abbreviations IFB and IBLP and wondered, “What do these scrabble letters have to do with fundamentalism?” Let’s break it down. These terms represent different branches of a much larger and often misunderstood movement: Fundamentalist…

  • The Impact of Ryan Walters on Oklahoma Education

    I like to think of myself as relatively well-read in history and sociopolitical matters. I definitely have better media literacy than the average American. Being well-read and having better media literacy, the current state of the United States is, well, concerning. I live in Oklahoma, which is “Texas Lite.” We have a caricature of a MAGA educator as…

  • Social Inequality in Persona 5 Royal: A Deeper Look

    Persona 5 Royal, developed by Atlus, is a critically acclaimed Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) that explores themes of justice, societal corruption, inequality, and the struggle for personal and collective freedom. The game is set in Tokyo and follows a group of high school students, the Phantom Thieves, who use supernatural powers to alter the hearts…

  • Is Technocracy a Path to Authoritarian Rule? Exploring Its Impact on Civil Rights

    Technocracy and Its Racist/Nazi Origins: A Comprehensive Examination of Its Impact on Civil Liberties in the United States Technocracy, an ideology that advocates for governance by technical experts rather than elected representatives, emerged in the early 20th century as a response to the failures of capitalist economies, especially during the Great Depression. The central premise…

  • 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.…

  • From LGBTQ+ Bullying to Tragedy: Owasso Schools Must Do Better

    Dear Owasso Public Schools, Many years ago, I was an openly bisexual student in your school system. I came out to my friends, and I lived as proudly as I could. That did little good when you consider the amount of bullying I faced after that. When I went to administration, I was told that…