Tag: Analysis
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86% of America agrees – Members of Congress Shouldn’t Trade Stocks. They Do it Anyway.
Many of our elected politicians are reportedly making millions of dollars by trading stocks, sometimes under the names of their spouses or children. Democrats and Republicans (not all) are participating in the stock market, and every transaction by a politician can be found online, where rankings of who trades what change daily. The granular details…
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Law and Order, College Athletes Compensation, Woke AI, and more Executive Orders from July 2025
Over the course of the second term of the Trump administration so far, executive orders have been a major tool in the drastic decisions that are deeply unpopular.
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The List of Executive Orders signed by President Trump in May
In May 2025, several Executive Orders were signed addressing diverse issues such as religious liberty, defunding biased media, biological research safety, and prescription drug pricing. Although the immediate impact appears limited, long-term consequences may emerge. Key initiatives include supporting veterans, easing regulations, and revitalizing the nuclear energy sector for national security.
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The $7.25/Hr. Minimum Wage Has Not Changed Since 2009
The $25 Minimum Wage was the rumor, but Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says “no” to raising $7.25 minimum wage.
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A 3rd term, a $250 bill, and more proposed by House Republicans in 2025
President Trump recently verbally confirmed he would not seek a third term, but that hasn’t stopped Republican Representative Andrew Ogles in the House from proposing a House Joint Resolution to allow it.
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Conspiracy or Coincidence? Luigi Mangione Fans Speculate About the Meaning of “286”
It didn’t take long for internet sleuths to dive down the rabbit hole of conspiracies surrounding the arrest of Luigi Mangione for the murder of the health insurance CEO. His criminal case became a worldwide obsession, especially for the true crime junkies – and they have been hard at work putting all the hearsay together.…
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Freedom of Speech Actually Does Have Limits that are Not Protected by the First Amendment
This amendment is pretty straightforward in its original text, but not all free speech is protected. Advocacy groups like the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) make it their mission to protect free speech when those rights may have been infringed upon. With the invention of the internet and social media, understanding what the First…
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The Declaration of Independence is Relevant Today, but for Very Different Reasons
What does the Declaration of Independence really mean?
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Saturday Night Live and the Politicians of Season 50 (so far)
The season premiere episode of Season 50 of Saturday Night Live aired September 28th with host Jean Smart and musical guest Jelly Roll, setting the bar pretty high for the rest of the season. Throughout Saturday Night Live’s 50-year history, cast members have created some of the most iconic characters in politics and pop culture.…
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Constructing A Modern Buddy Comedy Movie
Goal: Constructing the ideal modern buddy comedy using tropes and ideas that have been created for us through decades of buddy comedies leading up to this moment Let us dive right in. Types of Buddy Comedies We can’t construct our own buddy comedy without acknowledging what already exists, so, let’s focus on the three…
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