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Articles by Briana Whatley
If Robert Kennedy's ideas are so crazy, why not debate them?
Many journalists and political operatives have taken to calling presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “crazy.” The label is low-hanging fruit for those looking to sideline a disruptive, anti-war establishment skeptic who isn’t susceptible to the standard politically motivated slurs of “racist” and “fascist.” But it is foolishly deployed at a moment when the majority of the country sees its leaders as its own band of cranks with little standing to judge the mental stability of others.
Lawmakers should learn from DC’s harmful tipping experiment
On Saturday, the District of Columbia sees its secondwage hike for tipped restaurant workers this year — going up to $8 per hour after rising to $6 per hour just two months ago. Yet even in its early stages, the city’s restaurants and employees are already feeling harsh consequences. Until this year, the district’s tip credit allowed employers to count service employees’ tips toward the regular minimum wage requirement.
This new Michigan ‘hate crime’ bill is ripe for abuse
Democrats currently run the show in Michigan , with full control of the state legislature and governor’s mansion. They’re using that power while they have it — and are imperiling the First Amendment in the process. The state House recently passed a “hate crime” bill that is ripe for abuse.
Supreme Court’s free speech decision affirms Constitution’s deep magic
Progressives are waging a campaign to turn back the clock on the First Amendment — whose doctrine is now characterized by robust speech protections that were championed by liberal justices in the 20th century. Whether it’s laws compelling artists to create speech celebrating messages they don’t wish to convey, as in 303 Creative v.
From Saturday Night Fever to No Hard Feelings, how the American male in movies became impotent
For an idea of how manhood and sexuality have changed in America over the past 50 years, it’s insightful to examine two popular films . In both 1977’s Saturday Night Fever and the just-released No Hard Feelings, the male protagonist is 19 years old. In both movies , the men encounter older women who are teachers to them and who become love interests.
I wasn't allowed to mention Trump in my high school debate
I love politics, but conversations about politics regularly include name-calling, shaming, and vitriol. That's why I signed up to be on my high school’s debate team and join the National Speech and Debate Association. I wanted to converse respectfully with my peers about important domestic and international topics. Unfortunately, high school debate is not what I thought it would be.
I wasn't allowed to mention Trump in my high school debate
I love politics, but conversations about politics regularly include name-calling, shaming, and vitriol. That's why I signed up to be on my high school’s debate team and join the National Speech and Debate Association. I wanted to converse respectfully with my peers about important domestic and international topics. Unfortunately, high school debate is not what I thought it would be.
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