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Financial Mismanagement and Missing Funds in the Kamala Harris 2024 Campaign
The Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign faced significant scrutiny due to its reported financial challenges. Despite raising an impressive $2.3 billion, the campaign concluded in debt by approximately $20 million. This financial outcome is particularly perplexing given that the campaign officially spent $1.9 billion, which, on the surface, should have left a surplus of $400…
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Lockheed Martin and the Dangers of Meta’s AI Hand-Off
Lockheed Martin is one of the biggest companies in the defense industry, known for making weapons, military planes, missiles, satellites, and other defense technologies. This company has a lot of influence over the world’s military and government policies. It’s not just a business—it plays a huge role in wars around the world, which means it…
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Abortion in America: A Critical Examination of Disproportionate Impacts and Ethical Concerns
As of 2021, the racial demographics of the United States were: • White (non-Hispanic): 59.3% • Black or African American: 13.6% • Hispanic or Latino: 18.9% • Other races: 8.2% Despite comprising only 13.6% of the population, Black Americans account for a staggering 39.2% of all abortions, as reported by the CDC. This disproportionate impact…
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The Illusion of Safety: How Mass Surveillance Threatens Freedom and Fails to Protect Us
Mass surveillance is often sold to the public as an essential tool for ensuring safety and preventing violent acts. The pitch is simple: more cameras, more data collection, and more government access to private information mean less crime and fewer tragedies. However, the reality paints a starkly different picture. Despite the enormous investment in surveillance…
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The Effects of Inconsistent Days Off on Workers in 24/7 Industries
Some businesses, like hospitals, stores, and factories, need to stay open all day and night. They operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To keep things running smoothly, workers often have different work schedules. Sometimes, their days off are not back-to-back. Having enough rest is very important for workers. It helps them stay…
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The Threat to Individual Freedoms Through the Limitation of Free Speech
Free speech is a key part of a free society. It protects individual rights and helps keep those in power accountable. But there is a growing effort to limit free speech, often to stop misinformation or “hate speech.” This is a dangerous trend that poses an existential threat to our freedoms. History shows that censorship…
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An Analysis of SN_BlackMeta: A Hacktivist Disguise for Geopolitical Interests
The world of cyber warfare is as complex and shadowy as the motivations that drive its actors. In recent years, a new player has emerged in the global cyber landscape: SN_BlackMeta, a hacktivist group known for their high-profile cyberattacks under the guise of pro-Palestinian activism. However, a deeper look into their activities, affiliations, and the…
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The Dangerous Reality of Gun Control
A lot of people believe a myth today: that gun control and gun-free zones make us safer. It sounds good—limit who can have guns, create places where guns aren’t allowed, and people will be safe. But when we look at real-life facts, it tells a different story. Gun control and gun-free zones often end up…
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The Dangerous Myth of Gun-Free Zones
There is a dangerous myth that persists in society today: that gun-free zones are somehow safer. The idea is appealing to some—create a space where guns are not allowed, and it will supposedly prevent violence. But real-world data paints a very different picture, revealing that gun-free zones often become targets for mass shooters rather than…
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The Proposed Property Tax Increase in Eaton County: A Concerned Look
Hey Eaton County, have you heard about the proposed property tax increase? They’re talking about adding another 3.0 mills to the current rate, making it 8.5 mills. This is set to hit the ballots in November 2024, aiming to plug some budget holes. But before we all go marking our ballots, there’s a bunch of…