Backpage Executive James Larkin’s Death by Suicide Occurs One Week Before Trial

An unfortunate incident has taken place in the case involving the newspaper publisher accused of promoting prostitution on the online classified ads site, Backpage. Local reports indicate that James Larkin, the publisher, has died by suicide. The Superior Police Department in Arizona confirmed that Larkin died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The …

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They Continue to Stand by Him

In November of next year, the possibility arises for Donald Trump to be elected president once again, despite his attempts to undermine the very democracy of the nation. Early polling shows Trump’s strong positioning against President Joe Biden, despite facing indictments for state and federal crimes related to a conspiracy to retain power after his …

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Biden administration believes in limiting conservatives’ free speech rights

When did the Biden administration assume infallibility and the divine right to suppress the free speech of conservatives? On July 4th, a federal judge, Terry Doughty, criticized the Biden censorship regime, calling it potentially the most significant attack on free speech in US history. Judge Doughty issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the White House and …

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Banning Curriculum on Systemic Racism: South Carolina GOP’s Controversial Move

During Black History Month in February, a high school teacher in South Carolina faced restrictions on teaching about systemic racism. Mary Wood, an experienced teacher at Chapin High School, included Ta-Nehisi Coates’ memoir “Between the World and Me” in her lesson plan on civil debate. However, students complained that the lesson made them feel uncomfortable …

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Twitter: A Social Network Popular among Far-Right Users

For years, Twitter has been known as a chaotic and contentious platform. However, under the leadership of Elon Musk, it has transformed into a right-wing social network resembling alternative social media sites like Truth Social and Parler. In December, I argued that Musk’s actions as Twitter’s owner labeled him as a far-right activist. As a …

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Why Universities Must Remain Neutral and Apolitical

After the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Program in Gender and Sexuality Studies at Princeton University expressed their strong disapproval of the decision. The program’s director condemned the court for allegedly stripping away the rights of individuals, calling the decision “racist” and “sexist,” and claiming that it resulted in …

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