This article critically examines Elon Musk's description of Twitter as the "public square" of the internet, arguing that it fosters an environment akin to a non-virtuous public space where harmful speech can proliferate without restrictions. It highlights the issue of hate speech on the platform, citing research linking moralized language to increased instances of hate speech in replies. The article questions the utility of moralizing on Twitter and the unconditional adherence to moral principles without considering consequences or context, often leading to further division and pointless engagement between activists and those engaging in hate speech.

This article presents a scathing critique of Twitter, arguing it has become a vortex of collective unconsciousness, fostering chaos, divisiveness, and inauthenticity. The author advocates for disengaging from the platform, citing its inability to facilitate meaningful connections, its mob mentality dynamics, and its propensity to bring out the worst in people, while obscuring humanity's better elements.

In this thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, we delve into the pervasive phenomenon of wholehearted half-heartedness, where individuals approach their commitments, beliefs, and pursuits with a semblance of dedication, yet lack genuine engagement beneath the surface. By examining the eternal struggle between authenticity and societal conformity, the influence of materialism, and the need for a revaluation of values, we uncover the profound implications of this paradoxical state on both personal and societal levels. This essay invites us to reflect on the importance of cultivating environments that encourage individuals to follow their authentic passions, free from the shackles of conformist demands.

In this thought-provoking analysis, we explore the complex interplay between global compassion and local responses when it comes to housing foreign nationals, particularly refugees and asylum seekers. By examining the ethical imperatives of hospitality, the pragmatic concerns of governance, and the international dimensions of this issue, we uncover the profound challenges faced by nations in balancing their commitments to citizens and the global community. This essay invites us to reflect on the measure of a state's governance in navigating these complexities and striving for a more equitable distribution of responsibilities in an interconnected world.

Why do we neglect our needs for our wants?

The war in Gaza is an unsolvable problem —but that doesn’t mean we in the West should make it worse by acting as if it were otherwise for points of virtue in political discourse and public-facing political life.

Gentrification has as one of its essential steps the entrance of young white college kids into previously disaffected neighborhoods. White progressives, yet, are the most likely to complain about the plight of the gentrified.

Take a look at any YouTube video of President Joe Biden, and one will see a flurry of hatred. Where is this hatred coming from and why isn’t Google being transparent about it’s source?

Formal credentials are received when higher-education degrees are completed, but they are not the sole factor determining a worker’s experience and utility to employers.

The Intentional Stance is Daniel Dennett’s notion of rational understanding of other minds. The Intentional Stance’s overwhelming absence in political discourse contributes to corrosive misunderstandings.

Noticing that hyperpartisanship is a problem in America is not the same as saying the far-right and far-left are equally bad or bad for the same reasons.

Democratic populism in the past has been a failure, but Pennsylvania senate election winner John Fetterman has provided a better model for future democrats to follow ideally.

Climate change has already begun increasing the frequency and intensity of adverse weather events globally. If this expands, universal basic income could be a feasible option to compensate for job loss.

How can the government actually get the rich to pay taxes fairly? Should they increase income tax rates? The best course of action is closing tax loopholes that can get them around increasing what are already high tax rates.

In 2021, I visited NYC’s Little Island park out of interest, and when I was there, I couldn’t help but think of how much better spent the $260 million price tag could have been. This editorial was inspired by that visit.

Doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced large numbers of patients in all open settings, such as hospitals and urgent care. These patient loads have led doctors to experience compassion fatigue and a discouraging picture of the future of medicine.

Higher education is well-funded, but for the wrong reasons. Funds should be going to professors and students more than administrators, but the reverse is what’s occurring in reality.

Freelancers do not have a real union. The freelancer’s union is a helpful website with good informational resources on how to fend for yourself as a freelancer. Union benefits for a freelance, like health insurance, are of necessity.

The American Jobs Plan is President Joe Biden’s solution to the economic pitfalls of the COVID-19 pandemic. Without it, many small businesses will perish in America. Ghostwritten for the Baltimore Sun, and used by President Biden in a White Hoise press release.

Remote work is beneficial for employees and companies alike. Yet, managers are generally hesitant to embrace remote work, as they feel as if it makes workers less productive and more insecure about their ability to lead.