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The Long Journey To the Fall of Roe v. Wade

The fall of Roe v. Wade has led to a significant shift in the abortion rights landscape. The anti-abortion movement’s long-term strategy has been successful in achieving one of their main goals. The impact on access to IVF and certain forms of birth control is a concern. Democrats are facing pressure to respond with a generational plan, but it remains unclear how they will do so. The future of abortion rights is uncertain, with some wondering if women may need to run for president to secure rep...

Trump and Foxconn’s Factory Failed to Bring Jobs to America?

Did Trump’s plan to bring foreign manufacturing jobs to the US pan out? Or was it just a ruse to appear that something productive was happening? It turns out, the plan to bring 12,000 jobs to Wisconsin actually yielded very few jobs, and was a failed project. The local government took on project debt and removed homes through eminent domain, and all for the end result of not actually building a facility with numerous jobs benefiting the local economy.

 

The Trump Team’s Delay Tactics and the Future of Special Counsels

In recent developments pertaining to the Trump immunity cases, U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon has signaled her intention to hold a substantial hearing on the matter of special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment. This marks yet another successful delay tactic employed by former President Donald Trump and his legal team. While Cannon’s apparent interest in the subject is noteworthy, it also feeds into the two chief criticisms of her handling of the case: that she’s slow-walking it and treating...

Liars Paradise? How Fact Checking Will Play a Role in Debates

With the upcoming presidential debates scheduled between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, it’s essential to consider how fact-checkers will play a crucial role in ensuring transparency and accuracy during these discussions. As Mr. Trump has a history of making false or misleading claims, having independent moderators like CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, as well as ABC’s debate moderators, will be critical in maintaining the integrity of these events.

During the debates, fact-checkers will have to sw...

Top 10 Reasons You Feel Lazy- But Actually Aren’t

Constantly feeling tired and lazy? There might be more than meets the eye. One Reddit user shared with the Reddit community how she struggled with extreme laziness and how she didn’t want to do anything with her life—even the simplest things.

Here’s an excerpt of the OP’s problem:

“I (32f) am the laziest person I know. It’s a huge problem and I know I need to fix it. I just don’t know how. Aside from relying on motivation (which I don’t have) to get me off my a-, I have no idea what I’m meant to...

25 Terrible Movies That Still Got Nominated for Best Picture

Is there a film that received critical acclaim and a nomination for Best Picture that has you scratching your head? Then, you’ve got company. After someone asked a popular online forum, “Which terrible movie somehow got nominated for Best Picture?” These were the top-voted films.

1. Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)Image Credit: 20th Century Fox

“Bohemian Rhapsody was dull, historically inaccurate to the actual events, and had bad editing, but somehow it won the Golden Globe. And gets multiple Oscar nom...

25 Emotional Songs for When You Really Need a Good Cry

Do you ever get those melancholic emotions that leave you feeling wrecked yet strangely fulfilled? Many of us go through difficult emotional times, and music can be an incredible way to cope. To help in these moments, we’ve compiled a list of the 25 most emotionally charged songs—from tracks about heartbreak to ones about perseverance. These are pieces that tap into our deepest emotions and leave us with chills when listening.

1. “Love Is a Losing Game”Photo Credit: Shutterstock.

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Top 15 Actors Who Can Pull Off Serious and Funny Roles

Do you ever walk out of the movie theatre after seeing a film and just want to applaud? It can be so satisfying when your favourite actor holds their own in a serious role, successfully transitioning from funny to dynamic and back again. The best actors have mastered the skill of seamlessly segueing between different tonal registers, creating memorable performances that stay with you long after the credits roll. Below are the top 15 picks for those who excel at humorous and dramatic roles!

1. Jo...

20 Movie Character Deaths That Wrecked Us

You’ve got to be in a certain mood to handle the death of a beloved character in a movie or TV show, but sometimes they come up without warning anyway. Either way, moments like that leave us in tears. And in case you’re craving a good cry lately, we’ve rounded up some of the most memorable and heart-breaking TV deaths our friends on Reddit have ever watched.

1. McCauley Culkin in My GirlPhoto Credit: Columbia Pictures.

“McCauley Culkin in My Girl. He can’t see without his glasses!” one user po...

Classic Cinema: 15 Black and White Films That Stand the Test of Time

Despite how modern and realistic the movies we have now are, there are still some black-and-white movies that keep stealing our hearts. Decades may have passed, but we can never get tired of them. It may be because of the strength of the characters, the plot, or the storyline that’s masterfully crafted, but between those elements there’s some magic in these movies that keeps us coming back. Here are 15 black-and-white movies that are absolutely worth watching!

1. The Third Man (1949)Photo Credi...