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Twitter and X: A Retrospect
February 29, 2024
It’s been two years since Elon Musk acquired X (formerly Twitter), and the outpouring of drama has been immense. For those out of the loop, Musk bought Twitter due to his frustration with the platform and its policy of banning users for spreading misinformation. Musk acquired the platform and the initial reaction was mixed. Some […]
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‘Getting it wrong,’ in the age of intense political polarization
February 29, 2024
One of the most comforting things I’ve ever heard a professor say at the start of a semester is, “Fair warning, some of the things that come out of my mouth won’t be politically correct.” I know this is a strange thing to find comfort in — a sentiment that would cause others to tense […]
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Last week, Planned Parenthood had their annual Lobby Day event. It’s a day to lobby, it’s a day to legislate, it’s a day to talk with your representatives — that is, if they are willing to talk to you. Lobby day is a day to repurpose feelings of inadequacy and powerlessness against Iowa Republican legislators […]