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What’s the Deal with Brexit? There Isn’t One

Things are not going well in the negotiations for the British exit of the European Union (EU), dubbed “Brexit.”

Gillette’s “We Believe” Spotlights Toxic Masculinity

The first time I heard the phrase “boys will be boys” was on an episode of “Friends.”

Drake Needs to be Held Accountable for 2010 Footage

Celebrities have always lived according to their own rules, often ignoring societal standards.

He Jiankui and the Ethics of Gene Editing

Chinese researcher He Jiankui recently used the CRISPR/Cas-9 complex to genetically alter the DNA of seven embryos in an attempt to make the embryos resistant to HIV.

Bryan Cranston’s Comments on Quadriplegics Show Hollywood Ableism

Days leading up to the release of “The Upside,” actor Bryan Cranston was widely criticized for depicting Philippe Pozzo Di Borgo, a quadriplegic, wealthy French businessman, as he himself is able-bodied.

The Army Should Focus on Incentives to Increase Recruitment

As the priorities of younger generations have begun to change regarding work and education, it probably doesn’t come as a shock that Army recruitment has gone down in recent years and the U.S. government is extremely concerned about it.

President Akon: the Implications of Political Celebrities

There have been over a dozen former celebrities elected as politicians in the United States government.

Stop Blaming Video Games for Toxic Behavior

On November 5th, National Public Radio published an article titled “Right-Wing Hate Groups Are Recruiting Video Gamers.”

Blizzard Deserves the Backlash for ‘Diablo: Immortal’ Announcement

Recently, Blizzard Entertainment announced the mobile game “Diablo: Immortal” at BlizzCon 2018 and was met with widespread backlash for several reasons— most of which stem from the game’s platform: mobile.

Erasure and Mischaracterization: Dia de los Muertos as a Latinx Culture

Mexico’s Day of the Dead, a custom that continues from Oct. 31 until Nov. 1, has recently ended.

Trump’s Comments on Birthright Citizenship Mostly Weightless

In a recent interview with Axios, President Trump mentioned that he plans to pass an executive order that revokes birthright citizenship to children...

Jim Acosta Did Nothing Wrong, and We Should Be Worried

What was at first yet another example of President Donald Trump losing his temper under the pressure of media questioning quickly became a reason for national concern as the White House took action against CNN journalist Jim Acosta after a press conference following the Nov. 6 Midterm Election.

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