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South Carolina artists Lauren Andreu and Jared Owens have received worldwide recognition for their mural, “A Great Cloud of Witnesses,” located in Columbia’s first Starbucks Community Store. The mural features three Columbia residents, including two artists and a nurse, surrounded by local Black history and culture photographs. The artwork is displayed on one of the interior walls at the Starbucks …

Unleashing the Power of Political Editorials Political editorials have always been a powerful tool to influence the public’s opinion, and in many cases, sway election results. From the charisma of the editorial-writing persona to the words they choose, these columns have a lot of power. But beyond the surface-level impact, insights and perspectives they stand to offer can as well …

10 Surprising Facts About The White House You Never Knew 10 Surprising Facts About The White House You Never Knew Most of us have heard about the White House being home to many US presidents since the 1800s. But did you know about the fascinating secrets that are hidden inside? Let me bring you up to speed about some intriguing …

The Revelations of a Political Commentator A Fresh Look at the World Stage From shock waves to tragedy in world events, a great amount of the daily news causes us respond with strong emotions. Looking to make sense of current affairs, we are fortunate to have the contributions of some exceptional political commentators who are skilled in providing insight into …

Manhattan DA Sues GOP Congressman Over Trump Case – CNN Video Stay Updated on Developing Stories View in App Live TV Manhattan DA Sues GOP Congressman Over Trump Case Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is suing House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan over what the lawsuit describes as a “transparent campaign to intimidate and attack” his office’s case against former President …

Blinken Appoints Matthew Miller as State Department Spokesperson US Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently announced that Matthew Miller, a former National Security Council and Justice Department official, has been appointed as the department’s new spokesperson. According to Blinken, Miller had previously led the “whole of government communications and outreach” efforts following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2023 before …

China Simulates “Joint Precision Strikes” on Taiwan During Military Exercises In a CNN interview, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu condemned China’s military exercises and warned of their potential to launch a war against Taiwan. The military exercises, including strikes by aircraft carrier-based warplanes, marked the first time China has simulated such an attack on Taiwan. Wu expressed confidence in Taiwanese …

The Top 10 Reasons Why Being Politically Opinionated is Beneficial 1. It helps you understand different perspectives One of the major benefits of being politically opinionated is that it allows you to understand different perspectives. When you are politically engaged, you become more open to different ideas and perspectives, allowing you to develop a more informed stance on political issues. …

How to Speak Your Mind: The Unfiltered Approach to Political Commentary If you’re someone who loves to share their political opinions but gets held back because you’re afraid of being criticized, rejected, or ostracized, you’re not alone. Political commentary can be tough – but it can also be freeing and exhilarating, and it doesn’t have to conform to any rigid …

President Biden Ends COVID-19 National Emergency (CNN) President Joe Biden signed legislation Monday to end the national emergency for Covid-19, the White House said. This legislation will not affect the end of the separate public health emergency scheduled for May 11. Impact of the Bill on COVID-19 Response According to a White House official, the termination of the emergency “does …