Not all pseudoscience is harmless, but a portion of it lacks sound logic and preys on the most vulnerable. Traditional herbal remedies aren’t hurting anyone. In fact, many modern-day medicines…
Taranti-NO
Quentin Tarantino has gotten away with too much. The director glorifies violence against women and people of color, makes an industry out of movies centered on violence toward minority groups…
Snowflake Generation
Comedians are blaming the new generation for their jokes not landing Society isn’t too sensitive, some comedians are just not funny. Comedy is meant to be a critique on some…
Rap lyrics aren’t protected under the first amendment
In a court of law, rap lyrics are allowed in as testimony or emit of guilt. An act of creative expression is never considered, instead rap is seen as a…
Ego trips
Mission trips help no one and nothing except your ego. Traveling internationally with the goal of helping an “underdeveloped country” has almost nothing to do with that country’s need for…
You can’t just make music anymore
In the age of digital streaming, artists are not getting paid. Music no longer speaks for itself. Streaming services such as Apple Music or Spotify are arguably one of the…
Gentrified poverty
Those who can most afford to dress—and live—any way they want are consciously emulating those who lack that freedom, making those people stuck in a situation wherein they are unwilling…
Cancel culture: One strike, you’re out!
Cancel culture is meant to uphold a certain level of accountability amongst society, but the standards have become a bit unrealistic. Political correctness is the newest obsession and cancel culture…
Black hair isn’t disruptive
The natural hair movement is one of great force and, for some, is not a choice but their reality. Unfortunately, companies and schools have not caught up with this embrace. …
Television is queer
The future of television is full of gays. Media representation of queer bodies is at an all-time high, and it shows no signs of stopping. According to GLAAD’s annual report,…
Caring for likes
Recording yourself giving money to the homeless or going to a protest and taking selfies is not activism—it’s a performance—and it’s toxifying our lives. Activism consists of efforts to dismantle…