Why Equity Matters in COVID Vaccine Rollout As COVID-19 vaccine rollout sputters along, each state is grappling with its own issues. And each state has determined its own priority list for vaccine administration. However, one thing is universally true, equity matters in COVID vaccine rollout. As public health professional plan to rollout more doses to […]
With Impeachment Over, What’s Next for the GOP?
With Impeachment Over, What’s Next for the GOP? While liberals enjoy their newly-won majority in the Senate and their hold on power in the House of Representatives, conservatives have soul-searching to do. Impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump failed, but they revealed how divided the Republican Party is. With Impeachment Over, What’s Next for the GOP? […]
Post Trump: Politics Are Here To Stay
If we have gained anything from the Trump Presidency and the pandemic, it is that many of us are now much more interested in politics. The Trump presidency will soon be over. For better and for worse, politics are here to stay.
You vs. Social Media vs. The News
It’s easy to go out and get sucked into a viral post or random news story you read but before you go and repost it onto your favorite social media outlet, think twice about the source and whether or not your action will spark a genuine intelligent debate, or just make people angry
The Electoral College, Is It Biased? Has The Presidency Been Hacked?
Recently, Two of the last five elections were won without gaining the most votes (40%), vs all of US history – 5 Presidents elected out of 58 elections lost the popular vote (9%). Has the system been hacked?
What Is The Cost of Division in America??
Our choice in the 2020 Presidential race actually has a very simple algorithm behind it from which we can cast our vote. All the issues aside, when we cast our vote we have to ask ourselves what is the cost of division in America? I have been in many a debate over economic and foreign […]
Could Texas Go Blue in 2020?
Could Texas Go Blue in 2020? Texas has long been considered one of the safest states for the Republican Party. Though its cities are mostly blue, its rural areas are deep red and make up a large proportion of its population. Could Texas go blue in 2020? The 2020 presidential election could be pivotal in […]
The Biden-Trump Debate: Divisiveness And The 24 Hour News Cycle
we would need to have a civilized discourse by two intelligent candidates that uphold the virtues of patience, honest discourse, preparation, passion for knowledge, oratory finesse, respect for their opponent, and respect enough for the people listening to know that they deserve more than click bait phrases and headlines
Cancel Culture Harms the Liberals’ Cause
Cancel Culture Harms the Liberals’ Cause Cancel culture is the practice of withdrawing support from people or companies when they do or say something objectionable. The approach has been employed by both conservatives and liberals historically. But in 2020, liberals are more likely to take part in this phenomenon. Perhaps without knowing it, liberals involved […]
Why Trump Succeeded And The Fake Myths Behind Presidential Success
The truth is I abhor the use of liberal/conservative/left/right/democrat/republican language when speaking about politics. Putting people into those buckets is akin to putting us in street gangs, good for only divisiveness. I actually believe voting along party lines should be looked at suspiciously as it doesn’t seem to suggest our representatives are voting for their constituents but rather for the success of their party. What I want to look at are the main arguments I have observed and the psychology behind the support of a figure who has become, whether you like it or not, a divisive figure with a questionable past.