Identity Politics and the SCOTUS

By Olivia Murray Published: April 5, 2022 Noon EST (3 minute read) Just the other day, Politico tweeted out, “Ketanji Brown Jackson will likely be confirmed as the first Black Supreme Court justice by the end of this week.” The “news” bureau acknowledged their blunder, as she would actually be the third black justice to […]
The Media is Now Public Enemy No. 1

By Olivia Murray Published: November 23, 2021 Noon EST (2 minute read) ‘Public Enemy’ is a phrase that was popularized in the 1930s with the rise of notorious Chicago gangsters like Al Capone and Tony Volpe. These men, and others, were designated as such because they posed an incredible threat to the welfare and security […]
How Contagious is the Freedom Flu?

By Olivia Murray Published: October 12, 2021 Noon EST (2 minute read) Over the last few days, Southwest Airlines cancelled more than 2,000 flights, causing massive travel disruptions across the U.S. The company quickly issued a statement, citing “ATC [Air Traffic Control] issues and disruptive weather” as the reasons for the disarray. However, this version […]