It seems like every year a famous economist will predict that the biggest recession is going to come and that America is going to fall into a great depression. Every year, we magically avoid that. This year could be the year our luck runs out. Starting Jan. 1, American buyers can qualify for a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles (EV) if the car meets certain requirements. The car must be priced under $55,000 dollars for sedans, under $80,000 for SUVs, you must make less …
Turn up the volume: Vintage vinyl is vital to the VIP fans
With the rise of music streaming platforms from Spotify and Apple Music to YouTube and Pandora, some may believe vinyl records are a thing of the past. But how we enjoy music continues to evolve, and that assumption couldn’t be farther from the truth. The first long playing commercial vinyl record was released in 1930. Now in 2022, vinyl sales have increased 1000% more than the previous decade. Vinyl has always faced competition from CDs, given that they are more convenient, travel friendly, and claim …
Anti-feminist TikTok trend disrespects years of progress
A recent surge of women complaining about their right to go to work and go to school is concerning. On TikTok, some women have started making statements and jokes about being upset that women in the past fought for their right to work and get an education. “I would’ve voted against women working. Let me stay home and rot,” said TikTok user esthermadelinelow in her caption. Even more women in her comment section agree. This kind of behavior is disgusting and is doing nothing but …
Finally, Latin artists dominate Coachella
This year’s Coachella was one for the books for Latinos everywhere. With performances by Bad Bunny and Becky G for both weekends, the representation was beyond meaningful for Latinos such as myself who grew up listening to mostly Spanish music. Both Bad Bunny and Becky G brought many surprise guests to their sets, and Becky even paid tribute to Mexican-American icon Selena Quintanilla. She performed a mashup of her greatest hits such as “Como la Flor,” “La Carcacha,” “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” and “Baila Esta …
Joe Biden is lucky to be the default
Joe Biden doesn’t particularly stand out or remind you that he exists. His administration’s whole M.O. has been based on this fact and uses it to draw as little attention as possible. It runs on silence forced by a fear of retaliation from both ends of the political spectrum and reads peacefully compared to Donald Trump’s raucousness, even after two years. Despite how surprisingly much his administration has been able to accomplish in the liminal space of non-attention, Biden still announced his reelection campaign with …
Same nipple, different laws
Sixteen states in the U.S. have banned gender affirming surgery for anyone under eighteen. This includes top surgery for transgender men. Feminism has come a long way, however there are still laws that specifically criminalize women’s chests whereas no laws are currently in place which criminalizes men’s chests. Top surgery is a procedure to remove breast or chest tissue. Before the breast tissue is removed the person is not legally allowed to reveal their nipple in public with the breast tissue still intact. Even though …
Therapy-speak helps patients, just not outside a therapy session
Relationships shouldn’t be treated like an HR memo, but should be approached with kindness, understanding, and genuineness. This genuineness comes from a place of empathy. Overused therapy-speak often places blame on the individual on the receiving end of the conversation. It doesn’t leave room for productive discussions, or making amends, as its purpose isn’t to come to a mutual understanding but to cut off those deemed as toxic. A Bumble article dives deep into the ways therapy-speak can be used to finalize one-sided decisions about …
Israeli politics looks a lot like American politics if you’re paying attention
The conflict between Israel and its neighbors will enter its 75th year next month. That is roughly the average lifespan of the American male. Like many people around the world, and in Israel, I too grew numb to the repetitive cycles of fighting and ceasefire that have broken out every other summer for as long as I can remember. I grew fatigued by the endless bloodshed caused by greedy leaders and extremists. Nonetheless, the current exchange of fire has my attention because it is undeniable …
Out of touch media circus leaves real stories on the slopes
Oscar-winning actress and bone broth aficionado Gwyneth Paltrow spent a week in court to get to the bottom of what really happened on the Bandana Ski Slopes one fateful February morning. The trial was live streamed all over social media to ensure that fans of the actress didn’t miss a moment of the court room drama. The trial began on March 21 with Paltrow rocking a classic pair of Jeffrey Dahmer glasses, which are a staple in any courtroom. Terry Sanderson originally sued Paltrow for …
Elon Musk is a sinking ship but Twitter will stay afloat
As much as its downfall is being anticipated, Twitter is not going down anytime soon, even if it is run by a billionaire man-child. All Elon Musk has proven since he acquired the app is that retail therapy only works in the moment. There have been many changes to Twitter since October of last year, such as the way people see their feeds and the process of getting a verified badge. While these do not seem like drastic changes, it has become a bit of …