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…

*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…

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…

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…

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…

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…