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Dear, MAGA
Donald Trump is a narcissistic, wannabe authoritarian dictator! You think that by supporting him and what he’s doing, you will be rewarded or just left alone. But that is not true. After he gets done attacking the marginalized and vulnerable he will be coming after you next. If you think it is fair to attack journalist reporters or even lawyers who have a different opinion as you/Trump, you are on the wrong side of history. If you are supporting this though, and think that anyone who speaks out against your “beloved” DJT, you are nothing but a blind ideologue. If you feel that way, you shouldn’t be advocating for the constitution. You shouldn’t be saying “United We Stand, Divided We Fall”, You shouldn’t be calling “America, the land of the free”. Because our freedom is being taken away slowly day by day. You may not realize it because you have the privilege to not have to worry about your freedom or your lives being taken away from you. People are having their insurance and their Social Security taken away from them, leaving them with barely anything to live on. Veterans, the people that claim to love so much and care so much about, are having their VA benefits, taken away, leaving them to have to pay out of pocket, hundreds of dollars for things like medication, doctor visits and even therapy. Marginalized people are being silenced more than ever. People are being arrested for defending their communities, friends, families. Yet you choose to sit back and do nothing because it doesn’t affect you directly. But believe me, sooner rather than later they will find a way to oppress you too. They always have.
By Abby York7 months ago in Critique
The Day I Tried to Fix a Leaky Faucet and Unleashed Plumbing Pandemonium
Just one innocent, barely-audible drop every few seconds from the bathroom sink. Plink… plink… plink… At first, I ignored it. That’s what mature adults do, right? We acknowledge home issues and then… pretend they aren’t happening for six to eight business weeks.
By Kaitesi Abigail7 months ago in Critique
I Tried to Declutter My Life and Ended Up Arguing with a Pair of Jeans from 2012
It all started after binge-watching a home organization show while eating cookies straight from the box. The host smiled brightly, surrounded by empty white walls and houseplants named things like “Fernanda” and “Leaf Erikson.” She said things like:
By Kaitesi Abigail7 months ago in Critique
Daria And The Destruction of The Status Quo
Daria was an animated sitcom on MTV in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The titular character is a stoic, sarcastic teenage girl who likes nothing more than for everything to stay the same. She idolizes the status quo, so the show follows her lead, at least for the first two and half seasons.
By Kriti Rai7 months ago in Critique
Social Media and the War: Are We Watching the Truth or Propaganda?
In today’s digital world, war doesn’t just happen on the battlefield. It happens on our screens. It plays out in tweets, videos, and live streams. As missiles fly between Israel and Iran, another battle is happening in real time — the fight for truth and control of the narrative.
By Mehmood Niaz7 months ago in Critique
Echoes of solidarity or interference in Serbia's internal affairs
For over seven months, Serbian students have been at the forefront of a powerful uprising against on-going government. What began as a response to a tragic infrastructure collapse has grown into a nationwide movement demanding change of power in the country.
By Adomas Abromaitis7 months ago in Critique
Materialists, more like wtf did I watch
Hello, hello On the other day me and my best friend decided that we needed to have a movie night, and, because we both really like romcoms (romantic comedies) the movie that was chosen was "Materialists" we both watched the trailer liked it and everyone and their mother was talking how this was going to be the romcom of the year.
By Joana Pires7 months ago in Critique
Who was and is Lassie?
Yes, another Lassie story and I think there are still descendants of the original. Leader of the pack allegiances to family
By Mark Graham7 months ago in Critique
Who remembers ......
One early morning I was channel surfing, and I found an old rerun of an old television show I used to watch before going to elementary school. This show always had many lessons to learn as well as just enjoying watching many stories of a boy and his dog. Even watching this show now as a grown person I can still hear my mom saying breakfast is ready, then it was off down the road to catch the school bus for I watched these episodes right before leaving for school. Who remembers the great show known as Timmy and Lassie?
By Mark Graham7 months ago in Critique
History, Identity, and Power: Who Gets to Write the Truth?
History is not merely a record of what happened. It is a powerful tool, shaped by those who write it, often reflecting the agendas, traumas, and aspirations of nations. In our post-colonial world, history is contested terrain. Nowhere is this more evident than in the ongoing debate over the origins of the Jewish people, the identity of modern Israelis, and the broader question of who has the right to claim historical legitimacy.
By David Thusi7 months ago in Critique
How CW failed Wally West
The introduction of Wally West to The Flash Season 2 brought excitement to fans because they finally got to see the beloved Kid Flash join the Arrowverse. His story began with potential as he fought against his sister Iris' excessive protection while learning about his speed abilities before becoming a hero. The show began with a promising narrative for Wally but it evolved into a story that failed to deliver on its potential. The show eliminated Wally's development into the confident speedster from the comics by minimizing his screen time and then removed him from the show without providing any conclusion. The Flash series failed to deliver on its potential for one of DC's most significant speedsters.
By Melvin Savage7 months ago in Critique
Europe is not an open gateway for migrants any more
The migration crisis in Europe didn’t appear out of thin air—it was shaped, in part, by decades of wrong foreign policy decisions, economic disparities, and political maneuvering by powerful nations, including some in Europe.
By Adomas Abromaitis7 months ago in Critique