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CULTURE

Media, trends, identity and the conversations shaping how we see the world.

The Geneva Conventions: Rules of War under pressure

The Geneva Conventions: Rules of War under pressure

Today's topic War has been a constant stain throughout our darkest moments. For most of history, civilians were caught in the crossfire in battle, but as warfare became more destructive along came greater efforts to minimize fall out. The first push we saw towards modern humanitarian law came

AI Deepfakes Are Reshaping Trust: What It Means for Truth

AI Deepfakes Are Reshaping Trust: What It Means for Truth

Overview Artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the most prominent technological shifts of the 21st century. Ordinary users can now access not only to the world’s collective knowledge, but also to tools that can build, in seconds, tasks that once required entire teams. But with every major technological

Inflation Is Cooling. So Why Are Prices Still High?

Inflation Is Cooling. So Why Are Prices Still High?

Overview Inflation is down. So why are Americans still struggling to keep up? Current inflation sits around 2 to 3 percent — a range economists generally consider healthy and stable.[1] That benchmark works because it signals that prices are no longer spiraling out of control, not because everyday life has

The Fight for Free Speech: What Kirk’s Death Set in Motion

The Fight for Free Speech: What Kirk’s Death Set in Motion

Overview A month after the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the divide between his supporters, critics, and the federal government continues to widen. Following Kirk’s shooting social media was filled with tributes from supporters mixed with dark humor and mockery from his critics and internet trolls. In response,

Faith and Politics: Gen Z’s Unexpected Turn

Faith and Politics: Gen Z’s Unexpected Turn

Overview For years, Gen Z has been painted as the most progressive and secular generation in American history. But new research tells a different story: a growing number of Gen Z, especially young men are embracing religion and conservatism. This shift isn’t without nuance. Politically, Gen Z is far

Trading Trust: Can Congress Win Back Americans' Trust?

Trading Trust: Can Congress Win Back Americans' Trust?

Overview In 2025, the divide between our two major parties has grown sharper than ever. Yet there remain only a handful of issues where common ground can be found. One of them being the push to end the controversial stock-trading practices of elected officials. Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers

Rapid-Fire Trigger Devices: A Legal Shift in Gun Control

Rapid-Fire Trigger Devices: A Legal Shift in Gun Control

Overview: In a major move in federal firearms policy, the Trump administration recently reached a settlement with Rare Breed Triggers, effectively ending the federal ban on forced-reset triggers (FRTs). * A firearm accessory that rapidly resets the trigger after each shot, allowing for much faster firing that approaches the speed