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Ben and Jerry’s “Pecan Resist” Flavor Nothing More Than Political Pandering

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Ben and Jerry’s, just a week before the midterm elections, released a new flavor of ice cream called “Pecan Resist” as a criticism of Trump’s presidency.

We Can’t Blame Politicians if They Don’t Directly Call for Violence

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Packages addressed to prominent members of the Democratic party, said to have contained pipes bombs, were intercepted by federal authorities on Oct. 24.

Do Inflammatory Comments from Politicians Actually Matter?

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“Fat pigs,” “dogs,” “slobs,” “disgusting animals,” and now the very latest — “horseface.”

Hold the Applause: Nike, Social Justice, and Capitalism

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In September, Nike unveiled its new ad campaign with former NFL player Colin Kaepernick. The tagline of the campaign read: "Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything."

Why American Nationalism is a Good Thing

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President Trump has once again given the news another field day when he unapologetically embraced the title of “nationalist” at a rally in Houston, Texas on Oct 22.

Fall of Twitter Celebrities

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In the age of social media, a different type of celebrity has come to surface.

Celebrity Scrutiny is a Victimless Crime

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Following famed superstars Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson’s breakup, internet users have relentlessly been poking fun at the ex-couple.

How DNA Can Make a Politician

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Most people recognize the word “DNA” from its biological meaning: genetic makeup that dictates physical features like eye color or freckles.

Megyn Kelly Deservedly Punished for Blackface Comments

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Megyn Kelly recently defended blackface on NBC’s “Today” show, leading to the cancellation of her morning show and sparking discussions regarding her future employment with the network.

Who Cares About Columbus Day?

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In recent years, Columbus Day has become a target of criticism for its celebration of colonization and the inherently forceful means through which America was established.

Power and Consent: The Clinton-Lewinsky Affair Was Not Inherently Abusive

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Power dynamics play an important role in attraction and sexual relationships, but power taken too far can result in sexual assault.

The Flaws in Jacob Soboroff’s UCI Student Voter “Survey”

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MSNBC correspondent Jacob Soboroff visited our campus on Oct. 9th to survey UCI students’ feelings about voting… is what I would have said had he actually stepped foot on campus.
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