Andrew Oliver Staff Writer For almost two decades, our media has been a non-stop chorus of chaotic voices, reminding us of the turbulent situation in the region of the Middle East. This commentary and reporting all comes through a… Read More ›
Andrew Oliver
The Storied Repeal of HB2
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer Thankfully, Governor Roy Cooper and the state’s legislature have repealed House Bill 2, the infamous “Bathroom Bill,” which stated that transgender individuals had to use the bathroom which coincided with the gender on their birth… Read More ›
Donald Trump and the Legacy of the Celebrity Politician
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer When talking about Donald Trump and his family, one issue is always raised: what qualifies a family of politically inexperienced celebrities to hold such high executive office in the United States, a country that has… Read More ›
The Republican Town Hall Reality
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer “As of late, it has become apparent that some individuals who are not really interested in meaningful dialogue attend town halls just to create disruptions and media spectacles.” “This is particularly unfortunate because it leads to… Read More ›
The Case for a Living Wage
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer The argument for a living wage has been at the forefront of policy discussions and debates in recent years, and with plenty of controversy. In addition to strong opposition from many large businesses and corporations, those… Read More ›
The Horrors of Trump’s Wall
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer Trump’s wall will not work. As James Hedges (the presidential candidate for the Prohibition Party in 2016) said, “Hadrian’s Wall did not protect England. The Maginot Line did not protect France. Trump’s Wall will not protect… Read More ›
RBG in Review
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer The current popularity of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is something that, for many, seems baffling. In a world where the most popular voices are almost always the loudest, it appears strange that the… Read More ›
Islamophobia in 2017
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer No matter who or where you ask, Islamophobia will be a serious issue. Whether it’s those who actually fear Muslim people in America and abroad, or those who believe it’s an irrational phenomenon that needs to… Read More ›
Trump and the Media
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer In the world of American politics, one is aware of the importance that our independent media plays in the political process. Leaders usually try to befriend the media, to use it to their advantage… Read More ›
Social Media and Politics
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer In politics, particularly in presidential elections, it is important to recognize the way new or emerging technologies are utilized, if at all. Much fuss was made about Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s use of the radio, as… Read More ›
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