Gabby Petito’s Death and Media Coverage Disparity of Minorities
National interest has captivated millions of Americans as the mysterious disappearance of Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito continues to unfold. Gabby, 22, disappeared while on a cross-country road trip with her fiancé Brian Laundrie, 23, who returned to his home in Florida on Sept. 1 without her. Her family reported her missing on Sept. 11 after losing contact with […]
Georgia’s SB 202 Voting Bill Meets Heavy Opposition
On Thursday, March 25, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed SB 202, dubbed the “Election Integrity Act of 2021.” Officially, the 98-page bill seeks to reform the election system and eliminate election fraud. However, objectors contend its measures will do more to suppress votes rather than secure them. Highlights of the bill include new ID requirements […]
Weekend Review: One Last Debate Before Election Day
On Thursday night, Pres. Donald Trump and former Vice Pres. Joe Biden debated each other one last debate before Election Day 2020. The two verbally sparred over many of the same issues as in other debates, but with a little less machismo. Biden used the opportunity to note that Trump has “no clear plan” for […]
Weeknd Review: Trump Stoke Division In Fourth Speech
U.S. Pres. Donald Trump continued to actively disjoint the nation he was elected to lead over the Fourth of July weekend, foregoing a chance to unify a fractured country. The president missed the opportunity to unite the nation in a time of grief but instead compare some dissatisfied Americans to “Nazis” and “terrorists.” Presumably, in […]
Weekend Review: America Celebrates Juneteenth Through Steep Racial Tensions
Juneteenth: Friday marked 155 years since the end of the tradition of slavery in the U.S. on holiday known as Juneteenth, or June 19th. While the day is not yet recognized as a national holiday, it is nationally recognized by many citizens, specifically Black Americans, as a day of the momentous celebration. The day brought […]
