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Dec 10, 2021

The Duality of Mary-Jane

With recreational marijuana use becoming increasingly common, legal, and socially accepted, it would be expected that the criminal “justice” system would reflect these changes. But it hasn’t, at least not for everyone. The Acceptance of Weed is Black and White It is no secret that the weed industry caters to white populations. States where recreational use is legal…

Marijuana

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Marijuana

6 min read


Oct 4, 2021

humans (and dogs!) were here

If you have ever found companionship in a border collie, you know that you spend a great deal of your time outdoors. This is a shared passion between myself and my border collie friend, Franklin. That being said, since the day I adopted him I have associated being outside with…

Ecology

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humans (and dogs!) were here
humans (and dogs!) were here
Ecology

7 min read


Mar 21, 2021

Sorry to Bother You, Resistance and Work: What We Can Learn from Detroit

*explicit language used* *contains spoilers* Sorry to Bother You (2018) is a wild ride. The lovely Tessa Thompson and her character in the film, Detroit, got me through. Detroit is an artist, which already puts her at a juxtaposition with her boyfriend and main character, Cash who quickly becomes swept…

Work

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Sorry to Bother You, Resistance and Work: What We Can Learn from Detroit
Sorry to Bother You, Resistance and Work: What We Can Learn from Detroit
Work

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Mar 10, 2021

Charlie Chaplin, Political Discourse and The Great Dictator

Charlie Chaplin and political discourse are practically inseparable entities when it comes to Chaplin’s films. His ideals, philosophies, and beliefs become embodied by his characters, their dialogue, and frankly every aspect of his films. He develops his theories of humanity and worldly issues through the medium of comedy, interlaced with…

Film

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Charlie Chaplin, political discourse and the Great Dictator
Charlie Chaplin, political discourse and the Great Dictator
Film

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Mar 10, 2021

The Issue with the American Dream: Social Class and Education

High social class has persistently been seen as having a direct correlation with the presence of higher education, abilities, or skills and the values of capitalistic societies tend to revolve around this idea. It perpetuates and fits perfectly into the narrative of the “American dream”, that everyone is capable of…

Education

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the issue with the American Dream: social class and education
the issue with the American Dream: social class and education
Education

6 min read


Mar 8, 2021

Prison Overcrowding is a Bipartisan Issue

It is undeniable that the United States has an issue with its prison and criminal justice systems. The idea of the U.S. being the world disciplinary leader is by now a firmly established fact, at least when it comes to its own people. Currently there are 2.2 million people incarcerated…

Prison Industrial Complex

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Both Democrats and Republicans Want to Lock You Up
Both Democrats and Republicans Want to Lock You Up
Prison Industrial Complex

8 min read


Mar 8, 2021

Learning Under the Eye of a Cop

The fetishization of police power in the United States has permeated every sphere of American society. The socialization of this fetish, I argue, begins with the presence of police in U.S. schools. Police power is comforting for privileged communities, yet detrimental to the learning capabilities of low-income schools and students…

Education Reform

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Learning Under the Eye of A Cop
Learning Under the Eye of A Cop
Education Reform

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