politics
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We need to do away with sin taxes
What is a sin tax? A sin tax is a tax that is put to discourage consumption of things that are considered not good for someone. This includes things like cigarettes and alcohol. While I understand the reasoning for things that are actually harmful, there’s another part to the sin tax. The sin tax also… Read more
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The Courts
I’m more and more convinced that the court system is not made to protect anyone but rich men. If you are a woman, or a person of color, there’s less chance that the courts are going to be used in your favor. The court so frequently gives favor to men over survivors of abuse. Blake… Read more
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Late night thoughts
I want to live to see a time where the Middle East isn’t constantly getting bombed. I want to get to a point to where children aren’t having schools in underground bunkers because there’s war raging outside. I’m tired of leader’s thing that this is something that must be done. People think poor people are… Read more
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Sharing my thoughts
When it comes to writing, I have no trouble sharing my thoughts. It’s easier for me to put things in the written word compared to actually speaking to them. When it comes to making video content, that’s harder for me. If I don’t have a script, I get nervous and chicken out. Even with one,… Read more
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Is big tech behind immigration policies?
There was a moment early on in this current administration where the CEOS of the major tech companies were pictured with the President. It seemed like a weird thing, considering companies usually try to at least pretend to be diverse. The people that have benefited most from the immigration policies are the tech companies. We’re… Read more
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Investing in people
I’ve been thinking a lot about how to make the world a better place. While I recognize that Capitalism is a hellscape, it is definitely not going anywhere. If we want to change things, we have to change the way people at the top think about us. Society tells us that if you are poor,… Read more