Voting against someone who tried to undermine democracy is not enough — Ever since the indictments against Donald Trump started piling up earlier this summer, one question has been on the minds of many; can he legally run for president? Earlier in the year, most experts speculated that an arrest or even a conviction wouldn’t stop him from mounting a White House…

The recent Youtube sensation hits some right notes but misses some key ones — Last month, a seemingly random Youtube video of an unknown musician went viral. It didn’t take long for Anthony Oliver, or Chris Lunsford as The Free Press reports his actual name is, to become the toast of social media. His song, titled ‘Rich Men North of Richmond,’ quickly became a…

The GOP’s new populist embodies some troubling Trump traits — This past week, the United States watched history unfold as a former president turned himself in to Georgia’s Fulton County Jail to face criminal charges. Since it was made public, Donald Trump’s mugshot has been trending on social media and dominating news cycles. But the country should be careful not…

Many experts believe the First Amendment won’t help him escape justice. — Ever since Special Counsel Jack Smith brought forth the recent indictments against Donald Trump, the eyes of the nation have been glued to their favorite news sources. Our former president may actually be about to face justice for his attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. We’ve seen…

Elon Musk may have killed the Bird but its new competition could take down the platform — Since it launched earlier this month, the internet has been buzzing about Threads. This new social media venue is the newest member of the Meta Platforms empire, a group that includes Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. After decades of competing with Twitter, Mark Zuckerberg has evidently decided that the social media…

Forces from both sides of the aisle are mobilizing against the No Labels bid — Do you know the name No Labels? If you don’t, you should. This civic organization describes itself as a “vast nationwide movement” and claims to represent a “broad coalition of Democrats, Republicans and independents dedicated to fighting governmental dysfunction and promoting a new politics of problem solving.” In March 2023…

Clean tech enthusiasts don’t think the comedian’s op-ed is funny — You might not expect to hear the actor known as Mr Bean giving advice on cars. But that’s exactly what Rowan Atkinson did in a recent op-ed penned in The Guardian. Specifically, he targeted electric vehicles (EVs), describing himself as an “early adopter” but lamenting the fact that he feels…

It’s time to curb hate speech and conspiracy theories again — After months of driving it into the ground, Elon Musk has finally done something good for Twitter. Yesterday, he confirmed that he has chosen Linda Yaccarino, former chief of advertising at NBCUniversal as the company’s new CEO and that he will be transitioning to the position of “exec chair &…

The mouse is well-positioned to take on Florida’s favorite authoritarian — As Donald Trump’s legal troubles drag on, another lawsuit that is almost as important to the preservation of democracy is taking shape. Fellow right-wing extremist Ron DeSantis has mounted a formidable threat to Trump’s 2024 presidency and an even greater threat to freedom and equality. In many ways, the Florida…