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How many times have we failed to fight for our rights to freedom of speech? When is this battle going to end? ‘Freedom of Speech’ has been an ongoing battle of humanity for so many years. People have been deprived of their speech freedom as governments worldwide try to control information flowing in, out, and…
You don’t have to go all the way to the circus to watch a freakshow — just turn on the tv and take a look at the Met Gala 2021. Besides the thought-provoking Balenciaga ensemble that covered every inch of Kim K’s body (no Kanye West in sight though!), there was an even bigger shocker…
The death of Tupac Shakur still haunts many. 25 years later, there are still more questions than answers. This September 2021, we mark 25 years since Tupac Amaru Shakur’s murder in Las Vegas. The iconic rapper, cultural critic, poet, and actor was only 25 when he was shot four times — once in the thigh,…
Have you ever found yourself rich and powerful, able to pull strings in society and influence the population to your will? If you’re aspiring to do something similar, this is the guide for you! Never before in the history of the world has it been so easy! We’ve compiled a short but effective guide for…
If you’ve been following the Tokyo Olympics 2021, you probably heard the Sha’Carri Richardson suspension over marijuana use controversy. For the clueless, here’s a quick reminder. In June, Richardson, 21, dominated the women’s 100-meter race in Oregon’s U.S. track and field trials, only to be suspended from the U.S. Olympic team due to a positive…
On July 20, 2021, centa-billionaire Jeff Bezos rode a dildo-shaped rocket into space. The Amazon founder hooted and hollered upon landing back on Earth. High fives were exchanged like a Cobra Kai kegger. Pathetically, news outlets from across the globe lauded this act as some kind of great achievement rather than what it truly was…
The glorious time has come for all Trump supporters to lower their flags. The tacky blue and mythical propaganda has stained our neighborhoods for four long years, and it’s finally time to put it to rest. As you’d expect your Trumpet neighbors to begrudgingly take down their beloved decorations, many have not. Flying a Trump…
The divide between the haves and the have-nots of society has never been greater, and the economic forecast has more pain in the future for those looking to make ends meet. As vaccinations accelerate, economic disparity in the US seems to be spreading faster than COVID-19. According to a recent Bloomberg report, commodity prices have…
LeBron James was given hell by a few Republican officials after a tweet he posted Wednesday. The tweet in question, which has now been deleted by James, said “YOU’RE NEXT #ACCOUNTABILITY” and included a photo of the police officer out of Columbus, Ohio who is under investigation for fatally shooting 16-year-old Ma’Khai Bryant. It immediately…
The cannabis industry is flourishing now more than ever. States such as Illinois have turned to legalize recreational marijuana use, and the economic results have been astounding. Within the first month of legalization, customers in Illinois have already spent nearly $40 million on recreational marijuana. With big business comes big politics and make no mistake, candidates’…
