Over many years, society has questioned the true nature of women's roles in the world. Whether that be the idea that women should act only as sexual objects for men's filthiest desires to fighting for equal pay in the workforce, women have always had to fight tooth and nail for any power they may possess. … Continue reading An Inside Look: Working Women in Politics and the Decrease in Social Capital
Author: Sydney Rodrigues
What’s More Important?: Civic Literacy or Civic Engagement… or Both?
Photo by fauxels on Pexels.com One's path through grade school seems moderately straightforward. We wake up too early, sit down, go to the same classes, and learn the same subjects we have been learning ever since we can remember. What we come to realize as we sit through that never-ending hour and 20 minutes is … Continue reading What’s More Important?: Civic Literacy or Civic Engagement… or Both?
Editorial: Civic Media in Todays Society
By: Sydney Rodrigues, Nicyla Ahmad, and Norah Laoui Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com In this age of media propaganda, hoaxes, and misinformation, the call for civic media and civic education has never before been louder. What are we Learning About Currently? More people within our communities, the nation, and worldwide seek to turn their … Continue reading Editorial: Civic Media in Todays Society
Who Is to Gain From the Zero-Sum Game?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Have you ever felt like you know nothing about something, but you cant quite do anything to change that? No matter how much you want to become involved and voice your opinions, there is a nagging feeling in your head telling you to stop? Suppose that feeling is based on … Continue reading Who Is to Gain From the Zero-Sum Game?
Why Your Grandparents Still Read the Newspaper
Photo by Oladimeji Ajegbile on Pexels.com If you have been on social media lately, you have likely heard the term, “ok boomer”, poking fun at the baby boomers generation (1946 to 1964). If you've visited the social media site TikTok in the past week, you have also probably seen the recent war between Gen. Y … Continue reading Why Your Grandparents Still Read the Newspaper