Graphic by Nate BartonSexism doesn't exist anymore. At least that's what more than half of men and about a third of women in America think, according to a study written by Hannah Fingerhut titled "In Both Parties, Men and Women Differ over whether Women Still Face Obstacles to Progress," published Aug. 16 by Pew Research.However, in the 2016 Presidential Election, the nation … [Read more...] about Sexism Still Thrives in America
Vote for More than a President
Art by Peau Porotesano The presidential election has escalated to a point of insanity. Statements and revelations that would have, in the past, sent a campaign to a grinding halt now seem par for the course. "Saturday Night Live" has essentially quit writing their own dialogue and just reenacts the debates. With a new scandal coming out what seems like every day, the … [Read more...] about Vote for More than a President
Discuss Politics With Your Parents
Art/Graphic by Peau PorotesanoThe political climate in 2016 America demands that people fit into one of two extremes. As seen blatantly in this election, respectfully disagreeing with those in the other extreme is not an option nor, apparently, is listening to their point of view.I’m not condemning American politics from an all-righteous throne of political discourse. I'm … [Read more...] about Discuss Politics With Your Parents
When Sorry Isn’t Good Enough
Graphic by Nate BartonFox News' apology to former anchor Gretchen Carlson made national news recently. Its newsworthy value was not because the apology was long overdue, considering Carlson filed the lawsuits in July, but because it was even given at all.The actual confession that something in their company had gone very wrong should be recognized for its significance, but are … [Read more...] about When Sorry Isn’t Good Enough
Young Moderates Refuse to Settle for Trump
Art by Peau PorotesanoI should be a Republican. I'm fairly politically moderate, but my whole family is die-hard Republican. I even wore a McCain-Palin T-shirt in eighth grade after they had lost the election. However, this year is the first time I will vote in a presidential election, and I have found myself in some kind of political wasteland. I, and other would-be … [Read more...] about Young Moderates Refuse to Settle for Trump