I believe the new age of technology should be embraced, and it’s already beginning to be. This is what sets Generation Z apart: growing up in a world consumed by tech.
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The average citizen doesn’t seem to grasp that beyond a short list of enumerated powers, the president is little more than a figurehead. Much to their chagrin, “single-handedly ensuring the holistic success of the United States while establishing an immaculate economy” is not in his job description.
The bottom line is that when we equate people to the ideas they hold, it ruins relationships — so much so that we all believe it is better to stay away from talking about politics at all.
When we start getting into the more foundational aspects of political and cultural life, like whether or not gender or sex exist in an objective reality, the effort to seek a middle ground becomes intellectually dishonest and logically fallacious, because a middle ground simply does not exist.
Some of the best discussions I have are with people I love the most. So don’t cross someone out of your life or disregard the opposition just for the sole fact that they disagree with you. Listen, learn and fire back properly. Do better.
It’s no secret that politics is a black hole of economic jargon and social nuances. Yet, for some reason, college students are expected to magically have their views all figured out at 18. Tack it onto their to-do list, right after choosing a major and determining what line of work will fill the next 40 years of their lives.
How should we address these types of controversial questions? We need to be able to create safe spaces for these discussions. That means acknowledging that everyone’s experiences are valid, recognizing that their political philosophy does not determine their worth as a human being and using respectful rhetoric.
During a State of the City address, Waco Mayor Dillon Meek confirmed he does not plan to seek reelection after his term expiration in May 2024. Meek, who is also a Baylor alum, said he is most proud of “being part of the team that kept Waco’s civic landscape and culture consensus-driven, civil and kind.”
Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Pete Sessions addressed a sold-out crowd about name, image and likeness legislation, Texas jobs and more Friday at the Baylor Club.
It’s important to have such beliefs and opinions, but when you’re deconstructing a tragedy and interpreting what happened during it for political gain, you’re no longer just stating your opinion. Instead, you’re taking the tragedy, removing the tragic aspect of it — the side that calls for sympathy or understanding — and using the situation for your own gain.
“From Waco to El Paso, from Houston to Dallas and from the Red River’s of the Rio Grande, the people of Texas live and breathe the fiercest spirit of independence,” Trump said.
Regardless of your opinion of Donald Trump or why he’s coming to Waco, a former president selecting our city as a campaign kickoff is a significant event we need to be aware of.
By Gierra Cottingham | LTVN Reporter Former President Trump is coming to Waco. Opening his 2024 campaign for the White…
There is so much beauty in learning from others who are different from you. If everyone was the same and believed in all the same things, how would we be able to learn from others?
As someone who studies and writes about politics, I’m in the trenches when it comes to policy issues and the happenings within the government. If anyone is going to be angry, it’ll likely be me.
While spirited Americans are used to sporting green and celebrating all things Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17’s designation as a public holiday is an indicator of something much deeper for the Emerald Isle: its profound spiritual landscape and religious history.
But consider the other element of verbal communication that appears to be an invisible companion to words: choice.
The different political views and ideologies that students are confronted with in college can cause a division among peers.
At the moment, the reputation of Christians in public life is disastrous. Religious people are often seen as fanatical fundamentalists, leading massive hate campaigns complete with picket signs and boycotts.
Before last summer, I considered myself an up-against-the-wall right wing conservative ready to shoot down anyone with my proverbial concealed weapon. Now, I’m willing to give the other side a fair listen.
By Danny Huizinga Guest Columnist It’s the time of the year where the president lays out a grand new vision…
On Election Night, 2008, newly elected President Barack Obama remarked, “Tonight, you voted for action, not politics as usual.”
Now six years later, this statement only adds another broken promise to the list.
The Senate Democrats two weeks ago engaged in the worst kind of politics, the type that says if you don’t agree with us, we don’t care about you.
While it is a foregone conclusion that a ruling class has become ensconced in Washington, D.C., it is the duty of the several states to exercise their constitutional power and begin the dialogue to reclaim the balance of power between the states and the federal aristocracy.
We tend to complain a lot about politics. There is an incredible amount of pessimism that persists in every discussion. We perceive Congress and our government to be a constant source of pointless bickering, trickery and sycophancy. To a point, we may be right. Sometimes, however, I think those in public service deserve more credit.
Social media has many uses during election season.
This election season, social media has been used for hate speech, according to a recent study by Dr. Mia Moody-Ramirez, assistant professor of journalism, public relations and news media.
“The study looks at hate groups targeting President Obama,” Moody-Ramirez said. “I started the study three years ago in trying to update my syllabuses to reflect new media and to add social media to my syllabuses.”
While doing research to update her course, Moody-Ramirez said she noticed several Facebook hate groups.
“I never talk about politics or religion. They just make people angry.” This is a statement I have heard often around campus, usually while trying to discuss deeper issues with fellow students