Tag: elections
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Moving Forward Together: Why Voting Can Be About Policies, Not Personalities
Hey there, Today, I want to talk about something I think a lot of us are feeling after this election. Regardless of how we voted, there’s a common thread we’re all holding onto hope for a united, peaceful country. Whether you were excited or hesitant about who you voted for, it’s okay to acknowledge the…
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How a Trump Presidency Could Look in a World War III Scenario: Balancing “America First” and Global Realities
As Election Day approaches, voters must consider their choice between two leaders, each with their own style and vision. If Donald Trump were to return to the presidency amid a full-scale World War III, his unique approach to domestic and foreign policy would likely shape a very distinct response to global conflict. Trump’s “America First”…
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A World on the Brink: How a Kamala Harris Presidency Could Navigate a Global Conflict and Domestic Challenges
As Election Day approaches, it’s an opportunity to think about the future of U.S. leadership amid a complex, divided world. Imagine a scenario where Kamala Harris assumes the presidency and faces an escalating World War III. What would her leadership look like in a time when both the world and America are grappling with intense…
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Why Can a President Win Without the Popular Vote? Understanding the Electoral College
We’ve all heard it before: a candidate wins the presidency, but didn’t get the most votes. It leaves a lot of people feeling like, “Wait, did my vote even matter?” This happens because of something called the Electoral College—a system that’s been around since the country’s founding and continues to shape how we elect our…
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Election Fatigue: Why My Kids are Fed Up with Political Ads
As the election looms just two weeks away, it feels like the political noise is louder than ever. By now, many of us – including my children – are tired of the endless ads and campaigns, which seem to focus more on tearing down opponents than addressing the real issues. It’s exhausting to watch politicians…
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How the Elite Use Politics to Divide Us—And What We Can Do About It
Have you ever noticed how politicians seem to thrive on keeping us divided? It feels like we’re constantly told that one side wants to destroy the country while the other side wants to save it. But what if I told you that this division benefits the people in power, and that they often use fear…
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The Crisis Turning in 2024
Incorporating the idea that we are in a Crisis Turning, as described by William Strauss and Neil Howe in The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy, adds another layer to understanding the heightened political, social, and economic tensions of our time. According to Strauss and Howe, history moves in cycles comprising four “turnings.” The Crisis Turning—the…
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The Road to Revolution
The concept of intra-elite competition, as outlined by Peter Turchin in End Times helps us better understand the dynamics that precede revolutions and large-scale societal upheavals. Rather than seeing the elite as a monolithic entity, Turchin—and others like Jack A. Goldstone—highlight the fractures within the elite class that create opportunities for revolutionary change. As we…
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October begins with a national strike
How Longshoremen’s Demands Could Impact the Economy and Elections ILA President Harold Daggett went viral by stating “I will cripple you when my men take the streets to strike.” Today, there’s been a lot of talk about longshoremen—the essential workers who keep our ports moving. They currently earn around $40 an hour, but they’re negotiating…
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