A growing question among younger generations is, who is equipped to lead the country? A study by Pew Research in 2017 found that 46% of respondents, ages 18 to 29, prefer to be governed by experts.The question stems from a much deeper ideological divide in the country — elitism vs. populism.While populists believe that ordinary citizens are best fit to make political … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Elitism Intimidate You into Silence
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Overcome Divisions Through Free Speech
Art by Sybil ZhangThe fact is not lost on most people that this is a time of great national division. The year has seen the election of a controversial president, the creation of movements both resisting and supporting him and a renewed debate over the importance of free speech in America. While some view free speech as enabling divisive and hateful rhetoric, free speech, which … [Read more...] about Overcome Divisions Through Free Speech
Think first, speak second, be considerate
Everyone has heard it at some point: “I hate political correctness.” Usually it’s intertwined with an anti-censorship, pro-freedom of speech rhetoric to truly villainize people who are just too “PC.” In reality, to be PC is to take into account how one’s words can and do affect other people in often irreparable ways. Surely freedom of speech … [Read more...] about Think first, speak second, be considerate