On November 7th, networks such as CNN, MSNBC, NBC, Fox News, ABC, CBS, and Associated Press all finally projected a Biden victory of the Electoral College, popular vote, and the Presidency. The news came when the battleground commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Joe Biden’s state of birth, stably flipped blue. Even with Georgia and North Carolina not […]
Is Underdressing The New Overdressing?
As fashion continues to evolve for decades now we’ve asked ourselves a series of questions: “Am I doing too much? Am I doing enough? What do I wear?” The most casual settings can often become the most difficult to style. Often if you choose to dress up it seems like you stick out like a […]
What Matters in Politics: My Electoral Predictions
Rather than describe my reasonings for my predicted winner of each of the 50 states and Washington DC, producing my direct forecast (which is based on population demographics, past elections, state polling, Senate races, and more) may be easier to interpret. Additionally, this article will serve as a personal determination of my forecasting skills. So, […]
Esmée’s Take: Pronoun Day
Welcome to Esmée’s take! Where we discuss current social issues and why they matter. Today, we’re going to talk about what pronouns are, the importance of pronouns, and why You may have realized through the colorful pins laid with care on the table in the atrium, or through the signs saying “international pronoun day,” but […]
What Matters in Politics: COVID in the West Wing
On Friday, October 2nd, at 1:00am, the President announced through Twitter that he and Melania tested positive for COVID-19. Since then, Trump has been to Walter Reed and back, taken a joy ride for fun, put Secret Service and White House Staffers in danger, and taken his mask off for a photo-op. It’s no surprise […]
What Matters in Politics: What You Need to Know About Q-Anon
You may have heard the term “Q-Anon” before. Whether it’s from President Trump’s endorsements of Q-Anon believers for Congress or the president’s encouragement of Q-Anon theories through Twitter, you should know one thing: Q-Anon is dangerous. Q-Anon is a right wing conspiracy theory group that ultimately supports Donald Trump. Some may think of conspiracy theories […]