“No One Is Above the Law”
The danger to democracy does not begin with dictatorship — it begins when the law becomes negotiable. From undermining Congress to dismissing elections and due process, this article explores how constitutional boundaries in the United States have been tested by the US President, and why civic engagement remains the last attempt of defense.
Blame it on the Newcomers: Who is really to blame for the Dutch housing crisis?
In the Netherlands, finding a place to live has become harder than getting admitted to university. As politicians point to international students as part of the problem, the real question remains: is the housing crisis caused by the people arriving, or by the houses that were never built?
Is This AI or Not? Guess.
Time to test your detective skills. Observe the image carefully. Can you guess whether it was taken by a camera or generated by artificial intelligence?
“Why does Gen Z have a desire to be sad?”: How Social Media Romanticizes Mental Illness
With the increased open discussion and acceptance of mental health, there has been a quiet, yet alarming, change in the way we think as a culture. This is especially true on social media, where, in addition to being acknowledged as a reality, emotional pain has become, in some circles, beautiful, or even desirable. This is especially true on social media, which thrives on engagement, and rewards vulnerability with validation.
Can Thrifting Really Combat Overconsumption?
Let me ask you a question: How many articles and videos have you seen in recent years promoting sustainable fashion that encourages thrifting? But then you see videos featuring the...
Is Critical Thinking Possible on Algorithm-Driven Feed?
Remember a time when you had to wait for your favorite TV program, cartoon, or the evening news, walk into a library to pick your next book, or actively search for perspectives beyond your own – a time when the desire to broaden your viewpoint required effort and patience.
The Epstein Files and the Age of Distrust
Millions of released Epstein files have sent social media into investigative overdrive. As influencers and online sleuths scour the documents, misinformation is spreading almost as fast as the facts.
How to Spot a Fake News Story in Under 30 Seconds
Most of us believe we're better at spotting fake news than we truly are. Research shows that 90% of people believe they're above average at identifying misinformation, while three out of four actually overestimate their skills (Lyons et al., 2021). The good news? Professional fact-checkers use techniques that anyone can learn, and the most effective ones take seconds, not hours.
Voting fatigue: Why young people are disengaging
You scroll through your phone late at night. One video says this election will decide the future of the planet. The next claims all parties are the same anyway. An ad promises change; a comment underneath calls it a lie. Somewhere between registration deadlines, memes, and hot takes, the sense settles in: this is important, but also exhausting. Can you relate?
