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Socialism is a term that, even in the 90s people would have shied away from. And in the 70s or 80s it would have been unthinkable for a political candidate to run as a “Democratic Socialist.” But that is precisely what several popular Democrats—including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—have done and have done so successfully. They have “gotten away” with … Read More

The global Coronavirus Pandemic is a situation few alive have ever seen anything like. There are still a handful of survivors from the 1918 “Spanish Flu,” but other than them, none of us have ever seen anything like what is currently happening around the world. Some people are panicking; others are experiencing almost painful levels of boredom. The thing we … Read More

More than any other generation, Millennials are willing to embrace socialism and other Independent or third parties. One poll found that 70% of Millennials would, in theory, be willing to vote for a socialist. In practice, the results seem to be much the same as Bernie Sanders is more popular among young people than seemingly any other group. By why … Read More

People across the United States and the world are handling the current coronavirus pandemic very differently. While some are desperately searching for a silver lining and doing their best to stay productive, others are slipping into depression and sorrow. While sadness or even a bit of anxiety during this time is perfectly understandable—especially if you or someone you know has … Read More

With most of the country still under strict regulations because of the coronavirus pandemic, many have stopped going to the gym. But just because you are in practicing responsible social isolation or in self-quarantine does not mean you need to fall out of shape. Now more than ever, it is important we all do our best to keep our bodies … Read More

The novel coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on the mental and physical wellbeing of many Americans. There are some who have lost their jobs, while others have gotten sick or watched loved ones get sick. There are also those simply struggling to keep their mental health and wellness above water during this sometimes painfully boring and unmotivating times. How … Read More

The generation who fought and survived WW2 is commonly called “The Greatest Generation.” This well-deserved title is due not only to that group’s successes but also to their sacrifices. Aside from the Allied Powers soldiers who fought in WW2, every allied citizen in America, Great Britain, and beyond had to make tremendous cuts in order to defeat the Nazis. These … Read More

Among some, Millennials are famous for instant gratification and short attention spans. To some degree those criticisms may be true, but they certainly aren’t true for everyone, and it’s certainly not something all young people should simply accept as inevitable. That is where books come in. The internet is great. More than that, it’s revolutionary, it’s made it easier to … Read More

You would have to be wearing some very rosy glasses to think that everything is going great for Millennials. As with past generations Millennials, currently ages 23 to 38 (although some say it’s more like 26 to 38), have some obstacles they need to face. In addition to those common to all generations of young people, Millennials are also facing … Read More

More than any other generation Millennials seem to be spending time at home. And not just spending time, they’re reveling in it. One study found that Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 spend a whopping 70% more time at home than the general US population. The Young Hermit There is an odd thing happening on social media and … Read More