Politics
Matt Gaetz Kept His Venmo Public During A Scandal, & Twitter Is Roasting Him
By Cianna GarrisonTo say Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) is in some trouble is an understatement. The latest development in the Florida congressman's scandal isn't the worst problem he's facing, but judging from the tweets and memes about Matt Gaetz's Venmo, it's…
Great, The More Contagious COVID Strain Is Now The "Most Common" In The U.S.
By Rhyma CastilloAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the country, it seems like states can't administer vaccines fast enough to keep up with the mutating virus. Several COVID variants have made their way to America, with one in particular…
Joe Biden's Quotes About Kamala Harris Are Full Of Respect
By Rhyma CastilloIn January 2021, Vice President Kamala Harris made history as the first woman of color to be inaugurated to the second highest office in the land. But before President Joe Biden tapped her to become his running mate for the 2020 presidential…
Looks Like Ivanka Trump's Women's Empowerment Initiative Wasn't So Empowering
By Rhyma CastilloAs a senior White House adviser for the administration of her father, President Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump promoted her signature program: the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) Initiative, a worldwide effort to economically empower…
If Hell Is As Sexy & Gay As Lil Nas X Made It Look, Sign Me Up
By Ciarra JonesAre you even a celebrity if you’re not stirring things up? With his new hit single "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" — and its accompanying video — Lil Nas X is making people talk. The video, released on March 26, received both praise and backlash on…
The Suez Canal Boat Is Finally Free, & Thanks, Twitter Hates It
By Rhyma CastilloAfter nearly a week of keeping the internet (and the global economy) on edge, the Ever Given, a cargo ship that's been lodged in Egypt's Suez Canal, is finally free. Twitter is having a field day, of course, but for a pretty unexpected reason. These…
Barack Obama's Story About Reading 'Harry Potter' To Sasha & Malia Will Make You Tear Up
By Rhyma CastilloWhen it comes to fatherhood, former President Barack Obama takes his duties seriously. From diaper changes to college send-off's, Obama worked hard to make sure he was there for his daughters, even as a busy politician. In the March 29 episode of…
Here's What To Expect About College Requirements For COVID Vaccines
By Rhyma CastilloAs the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to tear through the country, many college students are still having to take extra precautions to slow the spread. As of March 2021, multiple pharmaceutical companies, such as Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson…
Megan Rapinoe Called Out Gender Inequality On Equal Pay Day & It Was Everything
By Rhyma CastilloEven in 2021, after decades of combating gender-based discrimination on all fronts, women and femmes are still facing pay disparities in the workplace. In honor of Equal Pay Day on Wednesday, March 24, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney held a hearing to…
People Are Demanding Big Changes To Gun Policy After Multiple Mass Shootings In A Week
By Rhyma CastilloLess than a week after the March 16 spa shootings in which eight people were killed in the Atlanta, Georgia area, another mass shooting event has happened in Colorado. On March 22, 10 people were killed in a shooting at a supermarket in Boulder,…
Barack Obama Explained How Toxic Masculinity Affected Him, & It's A Lot
By Rhyma CastilloBarack Obama may not be president anymore, but he's still delivering words of wisdom. Since leaving office, the former POTUS has been investing his time in film production, social activism, and — like every other unemployed person during this…
Barack Obama's Quotes About Joe Biden Prove This Bromance Is Forever
By Rhyma CastilloWhen it comes to friendships in the White House, you'll be hard pressed to find two better buddies than President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama. For over a decade, America has witnessed the two laughing, crying, hugging, and even…
After A Year Of Racism, The Attacks On Asian Women Have Me More Angry & Afraid Than Ever
By Alice TsuiI don’t know how to answer the question “how are you?” anymore. After a year of racism and violence against Asian Americans, I am tired, overwhelmed, infuriated, and depleted. I am sleepless. I am in constant worry for my elderly immigrant parents,…
Here's Where You Can Donate To Support Asian-American Communities, Today & Always
By Rhyma CastilloWhile America has always harbored deeply-rooted issues with racism and xenophobia against Asian American communities, the discriminatory rhetoric surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has inflamed anti-Asian violence across the country. Now more than…
Here's How To Make Sure You're Getting The $1,400 Stimulus Check
By Rhyma CastilloOn March 11, President Joe Biden signed his new stimulus bill and COVID-19 response strategy, dubbed the American Rescue Plan, into law. To combat the economic fallout from the ongoing pandemic, the law includes funding for a third round of $1,400…
The $1,400 Stimulus Is Coming Out Fast, So Check Your Bank Account
By Abby MonteilAnother stimulus check is finally on the way. President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law on Thursday, March 11, meaning help is on the way for millions of Americans. But you may still be wondering: When will I get the $1,400…
So Many Migrant Children Are Still In Border Control Custody, Even After Trump Left Office
By Rhyma CastilloAfter four years of the Trump administration being widely criticized for a harsh approach to immigration policy, President Joe Biden ran his campaign on the promise to create a more welcoming America for immigrant communities. During his first day…
Guess Who Didn't Join The Presidential PSA About COVID Vaccines
By Rhyma CastilloCOVID-19 vaccines are slowly but steadily becoming more available across the United States, and the country is (thankfully) inching toward the light at the end of the tunnel. To help spread awareness about the importance of getting vaccinated, every…
One Year On, Here's How Coronavirus Has Changed Us
By Lilli PetersenWell, it’s March. Again. This month marks the one-year anniversary of the official start of the coronavirus pandemic. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus a global pandemic. That day, 245 new COVID-19 cases…
The Latest Stimulus Check Comes With Good News For College Students
By Rhyma CastilloAs the ongoing pandemic tears into 2021, millions of people are still struggling under its weight, including college students. With a new stimulus bill approved on March 10 and a third stimulus check of $1,400 around the corner, many people are…
